Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and supervises comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports to optimize student-athlete performance
• Works closely with head sports performance coach and athletic trainers to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student-athletes
• Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested
• Identifies facility needs and initiates and develops plans and projects to meet those needs
• Collaborates with individual coaching staffs to understand performance goals and expectations of their student athletes
• Aids in student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring
• Coordinates work with coaches, other support staff, and constituents for purposes of scheduling
• Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions
• Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision
• Ensures equipment is maintained at all times
• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety as the first priority, in accordance to the University's policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education, or related field
• CSCS Certification or SCCC Certification from either of these nationally accredited organizations
• Professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR and First Aid certification (required upon hiring)