Strength & Conditioning Coach, Long Island Nets

Long Island Nets’ Mission Statement:
“To replicate the Brooklyn Nets atmosphere and core principals in order to establish an environment that fosters growth and development in both our players and staff”

Organizational Goals

SUMMARY

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is critical part of the LI Nets; Performance Team and form part of the wider Brooklyn Nets Performance Department. He/she/they shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Long Island Nets’ General Manager or such other person(s) as may be designated by the Club with respect to the duties and responsibilities described and such additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. The Strength and Conditioning Coach shall perform all required duties and responsibilities in a manner satisfactory to the Long Island Nets’ General Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION - WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Preparation of players for training and games with on-court warm ups at the coaches’ discretion.
• Assist in the implementation of player nutrition strategies and hydration on game day.
• Work across protocols for Return to Training, Return to Participation and Return to Performance.
• Delivery of player recovery programs.
• Assist in the implementation of a data driven and evidence based Sport Science / Strength and Conditioning program,
• Development and implementation of extended injury prevention circuits to be utilized pre-training at the coaches’ discretion.
• Logging of all relevant data on to the team’s online data management system.
• Development and daily maintenance of the team gym.
• Develop and review team protocols focused on travel and sleep strategies – including specific details on responsibilities for implementation.
• Strength and conditioning session scheduling / periodization.
• Keeping the gym stocked and all equipment updated.
• Order, prepare and distribute information on travel and recovery strategies to players as required.
• Assist in the implementation of the club’s supplementation program (in conjunction with the Sports Scientist) including ensuring all supplements are cleared for use in the NBA, ordering all supplements, ensuring they are delivered to players at the appropriate times and recording on the club database exactly what every player has taken.
• Delivery of end stage rehabilitation programs as required under the guidance of the Director of Performance Rehabilitation.
• Collecting and distributing information relating to player’s weight and body composition and ensuring this is stored on the club database.
• Setting and evaluation of player’s individual physical K.P.I.’s.
• Order, prepare and distribute players ‘Recovery bags’ as required.
• Recording of all player’s strength and conditioning programs in the team’s database.
• Assist with ordering all food, and ensuring it is delivered to players or the practice facility at the appropriate times.
• Delivery of components of player’s individual injury prevention programs.
• Development of all player’s physical strength and conditioning capabilities, through both team andindividual programs.
• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the training areas and equipment at facilities and when travelling.
• Manage projects as assigned by the Long Island Nets’ General Manager.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

Technically Skilled

• High technical ability – Becoming masters in their areas of strength
• Avid Learners – Able to inwardly and outwardly reflect
• Proactive- brings new ideas to the team and does without being told what to do
• Creative/Innovative – Able to find new solutions to problems
• Attention to Detail – Systematic approach and execute tasks properly without micromanagement

Team Oriented

• Receive and Apply Coaching – Able to take feedback and apply it
• Understand Systems, Processes and Tasks – Follows proper procedures
• Embrace their Role – Understand role/strengths within the team
• Flexible/Adaptable – able to adjust quickly to new changes
• Improve Team Synergy/Cohesion – Makes a positive influence on team dynamics
• Effective Communicators – Able to be reflective and open

High Emotional Intelligence

• Honesty/Integrity—does what is right, speaks plainly and truthfully
• Control/Adapt Emotions – calm and collected, optimistic attitude
• Intrinsically Motivated – Motivated from within to achieve outcomes
• Self-Efficacy – achieve goals set through highs and lows
• Empathetic – being aware of others thoughts, feelings, experiences

SALARY RANGE

$80,000 - $95,000

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of BSE not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.