Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Carleton College serves as a leader within the PEAR Department, dedicated to the holistic well-being and competitive success of scholar-athletes in a highly selective liberal arts environment. The role integrates coaching and teaching.

Compensation:

The expected starting salary for this position is $53,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Assist with individual fitness programming for all varsity athletes for year-round training programs
Assist with teaching and assessing athletes throughout the day around their academic and practice commitments
Assist with meeting with head coaches on a monthly basis to collaborate on training goals and expectations
Assist with meeting with athletic trainers to monitor return to play, injury and physical therapy expectations
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance, upkeep and replacement
Collaboration and new ideas to improve facility, training, and department
Responsible for the hiring, scheduling, and training of student work staff
Know and is compliant with all NCAA Division III, MIAC and Carleton policies and regulations as well as eligibility requirements
Contribute to the college campus community through PEAR department meetings, MIAC strength and conditioning coach meetings, PEAR committees and college engagement events.
Assist with budget management
Understand and support students who are balancing multiple responsibilities as students and athletes in a rigorous academic environment.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

Teach a PE activity class
Coach in the Lifestyles personal training program at the Rec Center by taking on clients that choose to participate in this program

Education/Experience/Skills:

Required:

BA or BS degree
Current certification from a nationally recognized certification program per NCAA rules
1-2 years coaching at the collegiate level and/or in the private sector with experience in:
- Designing and implementing safe, effective and high-level training programs for athletes in a variety of sports
- Fostering a positive, organized and enriching training environment for the student-athletes
Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport, attention to detail as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to help recruit, teach and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

Teaching and/or personal training experience

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Assistant Director of Athletic Performance

Carleton College

Sayles Hill Campus Center, North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, USA

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