Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Job Code

11221

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6461

Unit

Athletics MBU

Department

Athletics

Department Website Link

https://vcuathletics.com/index.aspx

Location

VCU

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Athletics is seeking a professional, seasoned Assistant Sports Performance Coach.

Summary:

The primary purpose of the Assistant Sports Performance Coach is to provide student­ athletes with the tools to develop and optimize their athletic capabilities. Primary sport assignments include Baseball. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance & Student-Athlete Wellness, the Assistant Sports Performance Coach works to further VCU Athletics' mission to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student­ athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Typical Duties

Develop and implement programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, mobility and speed for NCAA Division I athletes to prepare them for competition in local, regional and national arenas;

Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design;

Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries;

Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances;

Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises;

Maintain safe and effective equipment;

Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid; and

Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve sports performance program.

Understanding of NCAA allowable supplementation rules, i.e., vitamins, supplements, etc.;

Recognition of the symptoms and behaviors of student-athletes who may be using illegal performance-enhancing substances; and

Work with Nutritionist to implement year-round nutritional programs for student-athletes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

Minimum hiring standards include:

Bachelor's degree;

Minimum of one (1) year experience at the NCAA Division I level;

Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification;

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours which include nights, weekends and overnight travel;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-tasking environment, with a strong sense of principles and ethics in regard to the welfare of student-athletes; and

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred hiring standards include:

An advanced degree or training & experience equivalent to an advanced degree.

Required Licenses/ Certifications

Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification; and

Valid driver's license.

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

1

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

Yes

Salary Range

up to $45,000

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

11/25/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Grace Blevins

gablevins@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

resume

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