Associate Sports Performance Coach

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University Athletics Department is seeking an Associate Sports Performance Coach with the primary sport responsibility of Baseball (other sport(s) will be assigned). This position is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits and reports to the Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance.

Point of Contact : Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance: Blake Talos; Email: btalos@latech.edu

Qualifications:

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University Athletics Department is seeking an Associate Sports Performance Coach with the primary sport responsibility of Baseball (other sport(s) will be assigned). This position is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits and reports to the Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance.

Point of Contact : Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance: Blake Talos; Email: btalos@latech.edu

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Training

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in strength and conditioning at the collegiate level
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have and maintain a national accredited Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS, SCCC )
• Must have and maintain CPR/AED Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Understanding of all sports and the training principals behind them.
• Ability to relate to and work with student athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Will be expected to work extended hours that are often outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel with team(s) will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages a program of on- and off-field athletic development to enhance the performance levels and well-being of the University’s student athletes.
• Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs, which include power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and conditioning for assigned teams.
• Ensures safe and correct execution of exercise techniques.
• Monitors, documents, and reports athletes’ progression, including strength, speed, power and explosion metrics, to all athletes and coaches.
• Collaborates with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes as well as development of alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating athletes.
• Maintains an open line of communication with the other members of the performance staff, sport coaches, and athletes.
• Meets with recruits as requested by sport coaches.
• Ensures upkeep and maintenance of the weight room.
• Assist in the supervision of interns and students.
• Assist other performance coaches with their teams when needed.
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with student athletes and staff.
• Maintain highest levels of professionalism and integrity at all times in or outside of the workplace.
• Ensures all programs adhere to NCAA compliance and safety standards.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.