Assistant Sports Performance Coach

EXPIRED

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Description

Assist the Director of Olympic Sports Performance in all phases of a NCAA Division I Sports Performance Program

Job Duties

• Design, implementation and scheduling of a sports performance program that is specific to this position’s assigned sports including strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning work, and more.
• Oversee all aspects of nutrition for this position’s assigned sports.
• Work with sports medicine to help reduce the risk of injury and to help develop return to play plans if injuries occur.

Welcome to Samford University's application process powered by NeoEd!

You can submit an online application by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Posting, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our new online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload a saved document on your computer containing your information, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to job qualification information. Demographic information is maintained only for statistical reporting and is not associated with individual applications.

It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Description

Assist the Director of Olympic Sports Performance in all phases of a NCAA Division I Sports Performance Program

Job Duties

• Design, implementation and scheduling of a sports performance program that is specific to this position’s assigned sports including strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning work, and more.
• Oversee all aspects of nutrition for this position’s assigned sports.
• Work with sports medicine to help reduce the risk of injury and to help develop return to play plans if injuries occur.
• Utilize technologies to help train and evaluate athletes including but not limited to Velocity Based Training, GPS, Timing Systems, and more.
• Maintain weight room equipment to ensure a clean and safe workspace for the student athletes.
• Work with other areas of campus such as the College of Health Sciences and the Business and Sport Analytics Programs to provide internship opportunities for our students and to assist with data collection and breakdown.
• Assist with all aspects of Project Samson as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferred to be in an exercise science related field.
• Experience at the college level is preferred.
• Must have either the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

• Must be certified or able to be certified in first aid, CPR, and AED. Additional attributes that will be used in screening applicants:

• Data analytics and sports science experience

• Experience working with specific sports at the collegiate level

• Computer literacy

• Strong communication skills Physical requirements of the job:

• This position could require long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.

• Individual must have ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends as needed.

• This position could potentially need to be able to lift 100 pounds or more routinely.