Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Core Responsibilities

• Aids in supervision of the athletic weight room.
• Aids in supervision of Graduate Assistants, Interns, and Work Study Students.
• Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
• Travels with designated sport team or teams when in-season.
• Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
• Communicates with the sport coach or coaches daily.
• Aids in the design, implementation, and supervision of the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
• Aids in the supervision of the athletic weight room.
• Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
• Monitors athlete performance using testing data and performance metrics.
• Modifies training programs based on competition schedules, recovery needs, and rehabilitation progress.
• Keeps accurate records of athlete attendance, progress and performance data.
• Stays current with industry research and best practices in sports performance.
• Plans and monitors athlete workloads using a high-low training model to strategically alternate high-intensity and low-intensity training days, promoting performance gains while managing fatigue and reducing injury risk.
• Covers for other staff members as needed.
• Coordinates strength and conditioning sessions with on-field or on-court practices to ensure training loads complement, rather than compete with, sport-specific demands.
• Maintains a safe and effective program implementation.
• Ensures consistent athlete engagement and attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Nationally Accredited Certification as required by the NCAA.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification.