Sports Performance Fellows 2026-2027

About the role

The Sports Performance Fellowship is a part-time coaching position within the University of Denver Sports Performance Department. The position will have direct oversight of two teams, with allocation based on experience and background, and will also provide secondary employment within a high school or private facility in the same capacity. These positions operate approximately four hours daily in both environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement team and/or individual warm-ups, physical monitoring, speed/agility development, recovery sessions, and athlete testing/evaluation.
• Support team and coaching staff education on physical stress, lifestyle management, nutrition education, and general health/wellness.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with NCAA, University, and Division practices and regulations.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the University’s intercollegiate strength and conditioning program.
• Collaborate within the Pioneer Health and Performance umbrella to implement services for performance, health, wellness, and sport psychology.
• Model a positive coaching philosophy and culture of respect and positive communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusivity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, and participation in university/divisional inclusivity initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the Pat Bowlen Training Center.

Essential Functions

• Develop and administer a sound strength and conditioning program for assigned teams.
• Assist with the administration of other sport programs as assigned.
• Support team and coaching staff educationally.

Requirements

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to start.
• NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC certification.

Pay

The pay for this position is $1,425.00 per month. The University has provided a good faith estimate of compensation, which may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications, departmental budget, internal salary equity, and market information.