Graduate Sports Performance Coach

About the role

The Graduate Sports Performance Coach at Mount Holyoke College assesses, motivates, educates, and trains athletes with the primary goal of improving sport performance and overall health and well-being. Reporting to the Head Sports Performance Coach, the Graduate Sports Performance Coach assists and independently oversees sport-specific testing sessions, designs and implements safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and guides athletes in wellness and injury prevention for assigned teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the strength & conditioning programming for 2-3 varsity teams
• Assist the strength and conditioning staff in the training of all MHC student-athletes
• Assist in daily administrative and maintenance duties
• Conduct and assist in all phases of strength training, conditioning sessions, and testing
• Participate in weekly assignments and professional development

Requirements

• Must have NSCA-CSCS or other nationally recognized certification
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program for kinesiology, exercise science, or related field
• Certified CPR/AED
• Previous experience in a collegiate weight room
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and initiative

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program for kinesiology, exercise science, or related field

Skills

• NSCA-CSCS or other nationally recognized certification

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

In-Person

Benefits

Background checks conducted by Mount Holyoke College

Special Instructions For Applicants

• Apply online
• Include a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• Include a complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, include statements on mentoring, teaching, and research