title: An analysis of the job of strength and conditioning coach for football at the Division II level.
abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to describe the working environment of the heretofore unexamined Division II football strength and conditioning coach (SCC). Data were collected on demographic characteristics, job satisfaction, major job duties and responsibilities, work environment, and professional and personal relationships. A total of 63 questionnaires were returned by the potential 155 institutions identified at the Division II level. Percentages were used in the reporting of data. The results indicate that this group is relatively young (34.1), new to the profession, have low job stability, a low rate of professional certification, make a salary less than their Division I-A counterparts, and assume more duties and responsibilities than their Division I-A colleagues. Despite these apparent drawbacks, by and large, these SCC appeared content with their career choice and circumstances.
authors.affiliation: University of Arkansas-Monticello, Monticello, Arkansas, USA. massey@uamont.edu
authors.forename: C Dwayne
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Massey
authors.forename: Justin J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Schwind
authors.forename: Donnie C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: Mark W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Maneval
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D002568:Certification; D004651:Employment / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D005178:Faculty / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005538:Football; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role / Q000523:psychology; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology