Assistant Sports Performance Coach

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Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/3/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

•    Resume is required
•    Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach assists coaches in all aspects of the annual strength program. Provides professional knowledge, technical expertise, and supervisory skills to oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising year-long strength and conditioning programs as designated by the immediate supervisor.

Success in this role is measured by: 

• Athlete performance improvements.
• Safe and effective program implementation.
• Consistent athlete engagement and attendance.
• Accurate documentation and reporting.
• Positive collaboration with coaches and support staff. 
• Compliance with organizational policies and safety standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Assists in all aspects of assigned athletic programs.
• Designs, implements, and supervises the year-long strength and conditioning programs designated by the immediate supervisor.
• Aids in supervision of the athletic weight room.
• Aids in supervision of Graduate Assistants, Interns, and Work Study Students.
• Aids in the cleanliness and upkeep of the athletic weight room and equipment.
• Travels with designated sport team or teams when in-season.
• Communicates with sports medicine staff daily.
• Communicates with the sport coach or coaches daily.
• Attends professional development opportunities as approved by supervisor.
• Monitors athlete performance using testing data and performance metrics. 
• Modifies training programs based on competition schedules, recovery needs, and rehabilitation progress. 
• Keeps accurate records of athlete attendance, progress and performance data. 
• Stays current with industry research and best practices in sports performance. 
• Plans and monitors athlete workloads using a high-low training model to strategically alternate high-intensity and low-intensity training days, promoting performance gains while managing fatigue and reducing injury risk. 
• Coordinates strength and conditioning sessions with on-field or on-court practices to ensure training loads complement, rather than compete with, sport-specific demands. 
• Monitors internal and external training loads through athlete feedback, sessions ratings of perceived exertion (sRPE), GPS, wellness questionnaires, or other performance tracking tools when available. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification.
• Nationally Accredited Certification as required by the NCAA.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Collaboration
• Knowledge Strength Training
• Knowledge in Specific Conditioning Techniques

Working Conditions

• Ten-to fourteen-hour days on the floor, coaching, on the field, coaching, and in the office.
• Weekend, holiday, and summer hours as required.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.