What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Sports Performance Coach position at Saint Xavier University?
- Summary
The Assistant Sports Performance Coach assists the Head Sports Performance coach, provides instruction on to members of various athletic teams to help ensure peak performance in the areas of strength and conditioning in the absence of the head coach . This position reports to the Head Sports Performance Coach.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops, implements and supervises comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports to optimize student-athlete performance
- Works closely with head sports performance coach and athletic trainers to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student- athletes
- Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested
- Works to identify facility needs and initiate and develop plans and projects to meet those needs
- Works closely with individual coaching staffs to understand performance goals and expectations of their student athletes
- Assists with student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring
- Coordinates work with coaches, other support staff, and constituents for purposes of scheduling
- Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions
- Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision. Ensures equipment is maintained at all times
- Ensures all operations are conducted with safety as the first priority, in accordance to the University's policies and procedures
- Collaborate with campus student wellness staff and administration to effectively operate the strength and conditioning areas within the regulations and expectations of the University
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education, or related field.
- CSCS Certification or SCCC Certification from either of these nationally accredited organizations
- Professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification (required upon hiring)
- Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.