General Purpose:
USA Wrestling is seeking a Strength & Performance Specialist that will provide strength and conditioning service, education, performance testing/tracking and consultation to the USA Wrestling National & Developmental team athletes, at the Colorado Springs U.S Olympic and Paralympic Center as well as across the country.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive, periodized sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that will develop the physical and physiological skills needed to enhance elite athlete performance for USA Wrestling athletes.
- Track and monitor performance data and ensure the validity, accuracy, and reliability of all physiology test data.
- Provide active involvement in the physiological evaluation of elite athletes, with an emphasis on developing a focused interest and specialization in USA Wrestling athletes.
- Serve as a resource to national team coaches regarding strength and conditioning practices for their athletes.
- Demonstrated improvement in athlete performance metrics year-over-year.
- Acquire working knowledge of the range of applied services (nutrition, sport psychology, sports medicine, etc.) offered within USOPC Sport Performance to facilitate athlete support and collaboration with other professionals.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with outside organizations that may contribute to elite sport performance, either directly or indirectly.
- Oversee the scheduling of resident and visiting athletes and short-term training camps at the CSOPTC. Keep accurate records of weight room usage.
- Develop positive and productive working relationships with other USOPC & USA Wrestling divisions (e.g., USA Wrestling Regional Training Centers, Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers, Games Operations, Sports Medicine) to provide effective service to athletes and coaches.
- Evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of S&C service provision via athlete and coach feedback. Take proactive steps to reinforce proficiencies and rectify deficiencies.
- Educate conditioning coaches & High-Performance staff in new effective training techniques to ensure that they are kept abreast of new developments in the area of athletic conditioning.
- Play an active role in the development of new sports education content for coaches and clubs.
- Collaborate with all members of High-Performance team (Sports Dieticians, Sports Psychologists, Sports Technologist, Sports Medicine & Sports Education staff) to drive world leading, multidisciplinary support to USA Wrestling athletes and coaches.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Licensure or certification: (one of the following)
- National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified
- USA Weightlifting: Level 1
- Must be able to successfully pass a USA Wrestling background screening (prior to hire date).
- Must successfully complete SafeSport Certification within two weeks of hire date and prior to interacting with athletes.
- Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.
- Experience training elite athletes in the sports field. With demonstrated experience developing programs that integrate some or all the following:
- Strength and power development
- Plyometrics
- Speed, agility, and quickness
- Mobility and flexibility
- Metabolic training
- Physical and physiologic testing and data evaluation
- Experience in athlete testing, monitoring, and tracking of performance data.
Preferred:
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid is preferred.
- If not, ability to secure within one month of initial start date is expected.
- Minimum of five years’ experience within the related field.
- Experience working with collegiate athletes or professional level.
Skills:
- Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques/skills involved in a strength and conditioning program.
- Proven ability to promote sport performance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, specifically with athletes and staff.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills to work closely with athletes, coaches, and other professional staff.
- Have the ability to motivate and clearly communicate the plans designed for each athlete.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the physical demands of working with strength equipment.
Travel Expectations:
Domestic and international travel including weekends is required.
Hiring Pay Range:
Compensation commensurate with experience.
$80,000 - $90,000 per year.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
- Over 10 paid holidays per year
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
Other Information:
The USA Wrestling Office is located in Colorado Springs, CO - ability to work from the office is required.
USA Wrestling is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position reports to the Director, National Teams High Performance
