Assistant Sports Performance Coordinator

About the role

The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Sports Performance Coordinator. This is a full‑time (1.00 FTE), 12‑month, professional faculty position. The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student‑Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging. Anticipated start date: 2026‑11‑16.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coach and team members regarding the progress of each student athlete relative to their specific position for assigned sport(s).
• Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed.
• Teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off‑season.
• Teaches progressions and drills during daily practice time.
• Is available to coaches and players before, during and after practices.
• Plans long and short‑term strength and conditioning objectives for the team under the leadership of the Head Coach.
• Establishes strength and conditioning training requirements and regimens for members of the team.
• Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student workers, student athletes, and co‑workers.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for assigned students.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work.
• Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations.
• Provides mentorship for students and develops plans that improve skill set and competency.
• Prepares and distributes recruiting information.
• Participates in campus visits with prospective student‑athletes and their parents.
• Works with populations which include minors under the age of 18.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Current certification in either National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Colleg