Athletic Performance Coach (Athletics and Recreation)

About the role

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletic Performance Coach to join a multidivisional department with 22 NCAA DIII programs and two NCAA Division I programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse). The position operates within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams and assists when necessary for other teams.
• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes.
• Coordinates programming that can be implemented at practices and captain-led sessions, including warm-ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery.
• Communicates and collaborates with Head Coaches and members of the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes.
• Maintains student-athlete records and monitors progress of training programs using TeamBuildr software, Vald Performance systems, Catapult GPS & SPT GPS systems.
• Ensures proper operation of the weight room with a focus on safety/education, inclusion, and holistic growth.
• Aids in maintaining accurate inventory and controlling all supplies and equipment in the weight room.
• Continues education via professional development training and/or working toward a degree in a relevant program (maintaining relevant certifications is expected).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required by date of employment.
• One year of sports performance experience.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association certification is required by the date of hire.
• Current CPR/AED Certification by date of hire.

Qualifications

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• CSCS (NSCA) and/or SCCC (CSCCA) certifications preferred.
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university/NCAA or professional level preferred.
• Familiarity with data-tracking technology, such as Tendo Power Analyzer, Catapult Sports, and/or force plate technology preferred.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules preferred.

Benefits

The position offers a starting salary range of $35,600 - $62,200 annually (commensurate with experience).

Pay

The position offers a starting salary range of $35,600 - $62,200 annually (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

The position requires working early mornings, nights, and weekends.