Assistant Sports Performance Coach

EXPIRED

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are an Assistant Sports Performance Coach (“Coach”) whose academic excellence, professional qualities, and experience demonstrate leadership in all areas of sports performance.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the development and implementation of athletic performance enhancement programs for assigned teams as well as other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Olympic Sports Performance.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Provide a high-level of service delivery, including but not limited to, the development of athletics performance enhancement programs as related to injury prevention and performance enhancement (strength development, power development, quadrennial planning, recovery etc.).
• Provide effective written and oral communication to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators etc.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Sports Performance staff and relevant Athletics Department personnel.
• Collaborate frequently with licensed Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to participation/play planning of injured student-athletes.
• Mentor Sports Performance Graduate Assistants, Contingent Staff and Volunteer Interns.
• Provide leadership in administrative areas, as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Olympic Sports Performance.
• Maintain a safe training environment for Stanford student-athletes.

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are an Assistant Sports Performance Coach (“Coach”) whose academic excellence, professional qualities, and experience demonstrate leadership in all areas of sports performance.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the development and implementation of athletic performance enhancement programs for assigned teams as well as other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Olympic Sports Performance.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Provide a high-level of service delivery, including but not limited to, the development of athletics performance enhancement programs as related to injury prevention and performance enhancement (strength development, power development, quadrennial planning, recovery etc.).
• Provide effective written and oral communication to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators etc.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Sports Performance staff and relevant Athletics Department personnel.
• Collaborate frequently with licensed Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to participation/play planning of injured student-athletes.
• Mentor Sports Performance Graduate Assistants, Contingent Staff and Volunteer Interns.
• Provide leadership in administrative areas, as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Olympic Sports Performance.
• Maintain a safe training environment for Stanford student-athletes.
• Maintain a high-level of professional communication between sport coaching staff, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, sports dieticians and sports psychologists.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures as identified by DAPER, Stanford Sports Performance and the NCAA.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Olympic Sports Performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or related field.
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience of full-time coaching experience in the field of strength and conditioning and/or sports performance.
• Experience with athlete performance monitoring utilizing GPS is preferred.
• Current CSCS and/or CSCCa certification(s).
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic spreadsheet and processing programs.

This position, along with all coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for insuring that his/her involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1417
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G99
• Requisition ID: 106677
• Work Arrangement : On Site

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