Graduate Sports Performance Coach

Job no:

R-0000003417

Position Title:

Graduate Sports Performance Coach

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Job no:

R-0000003417

Position Title:

Graduate Sports Performance Coach

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

08/03/2026

Job Description:

The Graduate Sports Performance Coach assesses, motivates, educates, and trains athletes with the primary goal of improving sport performance and overall health and well-being. Reporting to the Head Sports Performance Coach, the Graduate Sports Performance Coach assists and independently oversees sport-specific testing sessions, designs and implements safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and guides athletes in wellness and injury prevention for assigned teams. - Design and implement the strength & conditioning programming for 2-3 varsity teams - Assist the strength and conditioning staff in the training of all MHC student-athletes - Assist in daily administrative and maintenance duties - Conduct and assist in all phases of strength training, conditioning sessions, and testing - Participate in weekly assignments and professional development

• Must have NSCA-CSCS or other nationally recognized certification
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program for kinesiology, exercise science, or related field
• Certified CPR/AED
• Previous experience in a collegiate weight room
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and initiative

Rate of Pay: $20/ hour

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A  cover letter  summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete  resume  or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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