Park University
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VisitingAssistantTeachingProfessorforSportandExerciseScience
“Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor for Sport and Exercise Science at Park University. Skills: Sport and Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Teaching, Mentorship, Athletics Collaboration. Teaching 15-18 credit hours of S&C focused Sport & Exercise Science courses. Fulfill the CASCE requirements for a director of student practicums and maintain the required student records”
What You'll Achieve.
building a robust and effective S&C program; meet the S&C needs of athletes; maximize time, effort, safety and skill
Industry & Context.
Must pass Park University’s background check, achieve certification to transport students, Requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping or but be able to lift at least 50 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Masters Degree in Exercise Science (or similar) that included advanced coursework related to exercise physiology and Strength & Conditioning Coursework, No less than 2 years of experience in Collegiate Strength & Conditioning OR no less than 3 years of professional experience in Strength & Conditioning in another setting, Current NSCA CSCS certification, Current USAW Level 1 certification or ability to attain that certification before the start date, First Aid & CPR certification, Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in all contexts including the classroom, the weight room, faculty interactions, and interactions with athletics staff, Demonstrate a thoughtful and caring demeanor with students and athletes, Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex inter-departmental tasks, Ability to maintain an appropriate balance of workload divided between Academics and Athletics in accordance with the contracted workload calculations, Ability to implement new technologies and proven methods within S&C and teaching, Ability to spot and demonstrate exercises for students and athletes, Requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping or but be able to lift at least 50 pounds, Must pass Park University’s background check and achieve certification to transport students
Nice to Have
teaching experience, desire to teach strength & conditioning courses and mentor strength & conditioning students, experience in weight room mentorship is preferred, Current NSCA membership and demonstrable evidence of past participation in the NSCA events such as is preferred
What You'll Do.
Teaching 15-18 credit hours of S&C focused Sport & Exercise Science courses
Fulfill the CASCE requirements for a director of student practicums and maintain the required student records
Collaborate EXS efforts with Park Athletics as it pertains to our shared interest in building a robust and effective S&C program
Contribute to Athletics as part of a sports performance team
Coach student-athletes simultaneous with practicum mentorship of EXS undergraduate students
Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program
Coach student-athletes in all intercollegiate
participate in planning and implementing pre-season training in-season training and practice sessions
Provide for the safety and welfare of student athletes at all fitness levels
Attend athletic staff meetings and meet with sports coaches
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work cooperatively with the Athletics department and Exercise Science department; Collaborate EXS efforts with Park Athletics; Contribute to Athletics as part of a sports performance team (that includes athletic training, and others designated by the Athletic director); interactions with athletics staff; meet with sports coaches as time reasonably allows in order to better collaborate with Athletics; working closely with the athletic training staff where applicable
Communication Scope
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in all contexts including the classroom, the weight room, faculty interactions, and interactions with athletics staff
Process & Methodology
Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex inter-departmental tasks
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