Assistant Director, Sports Performance

About the role

Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for select sports including training, technical supervision, evaluation and preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports performance/strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their full potential. Travel is required. This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-athletes with outcome driven sports performance programs based on the physical demands of the sport and the injury profile of the student-athlete.
• 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.
• Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Requirements

• 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.