What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Sports Performance Coach position at Mount Holyoke College?
Job No
R-0000003417
Position Title
Graduate Sports Performance Coach
Faculty Or Staff
Staff
Full Time Or Part Time
Part time
In-Person, Hybrid, Or Remote
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate Of Pay
$20.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date
08/03/2026
Job Description
The Graduate Sports Performance Coach 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.
Background Checks
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions For Applicants
Apply online; application materials must include:
R-0000003417
Position Title
Graduate Sports Performance Coach
Faculty Or Staff
Staff
Full Time Or Part Time
Part time
In-Person, Hybrid, Or Remote
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate Of Pay
$20.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date
08/03/2026
Job Description
The Graduate Sports Performance Coach 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.
- 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
- 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
Background Checks
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions For Applicants
Apply online; application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
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