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Department:

Athletics - Sports Performance

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Jun 5, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Non-Exempt

PositionID:

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the positions of Assistant Coach, Sports Performance - Olympic Sports / Education Support Specialist II (T0027 & T0028). As an Assistant Sports Performance Coach for Olympic Sports, you will play a key role in an elite Division I department who values the total student-athlete experience. You will gain valuable on and off-field experience that will prepare you for future growth opportunities. Primary job responsibilities will be the design, implementation, and scheduling of sport specific strength and conditioning programs for 3-5 sports teams as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with daily supplement and nutritional needs of athletes
• Assist in the daily operation and upkeep of the Olympic Performance Center
• Assist the Director of Sport Performance in the education and management of sport performance graduate assistants and interns
• Must be proficient in Olympic and strength training movements, exercise selection, as well as the programming and implementation of speed, agility, and plyometric progressions for required sport assignments
• Must have the ability to cultivate relationships with student athletes, sport coaches, and athletic trainers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience in a professional or collegiate setting
• CSCS or SCCC certification required
• CPR/AED certification required
• Experience working with a variety of Olympic sports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree strongly preferred
• USA Weightlifting coaching certification preferred

Additional Information:

These are part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt positions in a pay band 3. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany these positions. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 6/5/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.

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