Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

To design and implement a comprehensive, best-in-class physical preparation framework to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and sustain a culture of championship habits and behaviors within the daily training environment for assigned teams. This includes planning, coaching, administering, and programming within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. Reporting to the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will collaborate seamlessly with coaches and the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) team, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to provide holistic support for student-athletes’ health, wellness, and development—empowering them to excel both on and off the field.

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in a relevant field

• Certification through the NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC)

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant NCAA D1, pro, or Olympic experience
• Proficient in performance technology (Catapult, force plates, etc.)

• Strong background and interest in soccer

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Michelle Truncali

Michelle Truncali; Director of Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Sports

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• Works in conjunction with the head coaches of assigned teams to implement all aspects of training including scheduling, supervision, training environment, motivation, and goal setting for individual athletes and team.
• Develops and implements year-round, sport specific training programs—including resistance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, agility, and speed programs—to maximize athletic performance and limit injury potential.
• Maintains “cutting edge” approach to strength & conditioning by researching literature, observing programs at other institutions, and establishing valuable professional contacts/relationships.
• Applies professional expertise to evaluate findings and develop programs to meet sport-specific needs and goals.
• Supports, communicates, and collaborates with team doctors, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and other specialists to enhance the physical development of student-athletes.
• Regularly assesses and refines programs to maximize positive results.

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• Conducts orientation sessions for varsity athletic teams to explain and demonstrate the modalities of physical training to be used for each exercise program and the associated risk management considerations.
• Teaches and instructs Olympic movements, acceleration, agility drills, speed and flexibility techniques.
• Evaluates athletes to determine problem areas (weaknesses, imbalances, flexibility) and designs corrective programs.
• Performs testing of athletes before and after program participation. Prepares results and an evaluation for each program.

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• Documents athletes’ workout attendance, performance and test results.
• Reports results to, and consults with, team coaches regarding the developmental progress or lack thereof for individual athletes.
• Provides continuous feedback and recommendations to coaches and student-athletes regarding program improvements and changes.
• Promotes the College’s athletic program and assists in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes on campus and providing friendly, positive and energetic recruiting presentations and personal interactions in the weight room.

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• Participates in the selection, training and supervision of strength and conditioning interns and student workers.
• Actively participates in formal and informal professional development activities, including membership in the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Maintains continuing education credits for certifications.

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• Assists with the scheduling, maintenance, supervision and oversight of the varsity weight room.
• Works with the Athletic Facilities Office to schedule spaces to conduct team agility, speed work and conditioning sessions.
• Enforces adherence to weight room policies and procedures for use and risk management of all training facilities. Insures adherence to safety, cleanliness and security standards and procedures.

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned