Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sport’s specific needs.

Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.

Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break periods.

Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams they work with and all Fairfield student-athletes.

Facilitate specific programming and analysis, develop a periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year.

Responsible for holding the standards for exercise execution in regards to technique. Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform the exercises prescribed.

Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the Sports Performance department’s standards.

Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback and analysis to student-athletes and coaches.

Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in all aspects of departmental operations.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant Coach
  
  
• Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) required
  
  
• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification required
  
  
• CPR/First Aid Certification required
  
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
  
  
• Knowledge of strength training equipment required
  
  
• Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data analytics, and sport technology preferred
  
  

Education:

B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category:

Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sport’s specific needs.

Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.

Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break periods.

Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams they work with and all Fairfield student-athletes.

Facilitate specific programming and analysis, develop a periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year.

Responsible for holding the standards for exercise execution in regards to technique. Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform the exercises prescribed.

Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the Sports Performance department’s standards.

Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback and analysis to student-athletes and coaches.

Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in all aspects of departmental operations.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant Coach
  
  
• Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) required
  
  
• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification required
  
  
• CPR/First Aid Certification required
  
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
  
  
• Knowledge of strength training equipment required
  
  
• Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data analytics, and sport technology preferred
  
  

Education:

B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category:

Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu