Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

Job Description

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) year of full-time experience in Athletic Performance and/or Strength and Conditioning (student experience may be considered). Current certification of either C.S.C.S. (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) or S.C.C.C. (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified).

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in exercise science or related field. Additional years (2+) of full-time experience in Athletic Performance and/or Strength and Conditioning (student experience may be considered). Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program. Current First Aid Certification. Current CPR Certification. Current AED Certification. Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II, or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics, or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).

Brief Descriptions of Duties:
The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will assist with specific sports as assigned by the Assistant AD for Athletic Performance to develop the physical qualities necessary to compete at the Division I level. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with sports science operations, maintenance of varsity weight training facilities, and general administrative duties.

Student-Athlete Performance Teaching, Education & Development

• The primary responsibility of the Assistant Athletic Performance Coach position will be responsible for assisting the athletic performance coaches with all aspects of the strength and conditioning program. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance, the incumbent will assist with teaching proper form and technique, guiding athletes through warm-ups, assisting with return to play, and helping with various sports science operations.

Student-Athlete Evaluation

• The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will assist with the evaluation process and creation of sports science reports for coaches, staff, and athletic trainers.

Administrative Responsibilities

• The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will help with the organization and coordination of a wide variety of administrative tasks as assigned by the Assistant AD, which include, but are not limited to, field and weight room set-ups, fueling station upkeep, technology upkeep, and facility maintenance.

Equipment Maintenance

• The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach will assist with the upkeep of equipment in the Athletic weight facilities during and after training sessions.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
Evening and weekend work will be required at times.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.