Boca Raton, Florida

Strength and Conditioning Specialist - Boca Raton

Full Time Contingent
posted 12/11/2008
Boca Raton, FL
Coordinate and administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for elite athletes at the USTA Training Center in Boca Raton, Florida. This position will work with other Sport Science staff to track, test and train elite level tennis players. MAJOR DUTIES:• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletic Trainer, Heads of Men’s and Women’s Tennis, to develop and administer performance enhancement and injury prevention programs and educational materials for elite players and coaches. • Make frequent contact with elite prospects and coaches to ensure implementation of and adherence to training programs.• Administer and coordinate under the direction of the Strength and Conditioning Coach, USTA testing, tracking and training protocols for players who train at the USTA Training Centers.• Work closely with the Sport Science Department in both the development of educational materials for strength training & conditioning, injury prevention and assisting in the High Performance Coaching Program (HPCP) as required.• Make presentations at appropriate events including HPCP’s to help educate coaches, players and parents in the sport sciences. • Represent the USTA at meetings and conferences, such as NATA, APTA, NSCA, USOC, USPTA, PTR, ITA etc.Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor Degree in Sport Science or related area.• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)• Extensive knowledge of growth and developmental issues involving players that are pre-puberty, in puberty and young adults. • Job requires ability to present/demonstrate exercises in weight room and on the tennis court.• Knowledge of elite athletes with specific understanding of tennis movements/injury patternsPreferred Requirements:• Masters Degree in Sport Science or related area• Position is considered exempt
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