Head Sports Performance Coach

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Head Sports Performance Coach will work directly with the student-athletes to develop all physical qualities such as speed, strength, power, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular/muscular endurance, including nutritional and drug-free restorative considerations to improve athletic performance and prevent injury in a given sport. The Head Sports Performance Coach will report directly to the Associate Vice President for Athletics.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise strength training & conditioning sessions as well as other training events.
• Design comprehensive strength and condition programs for each athletic team.
• Teach and execute proper technique of fundamental Olympic lifts and drills.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of training facilities.
• Help maintain the Club ’64 scheduled sessions for each athletic team.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Head Sports Performance Coach will work directly with the student-athletes to develop all physical qualities such as speed, strength, power, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular/muscular endurance, including nutritional and drug-free restorative considerations to improve athletic performance and prevent injury in a given sport. The Head Sports Performance Coach will report directly to the Associate Vice President for Athletics.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise strength training & conditioning sessions as well as other training events.
• Design comprehensive strength and condition programs for each athletic team.
• Teach and execute proper technique of fundamental Olympic lifts and drills.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of training facilities.
• Help maintain the Club ’64 scheduled sessions for each athletic team.
• Research technology and training philosophies to help give SMWC student-athletes a competitive advantage.
• Teach basic fitness seminars to the coaches and student-athletes about nutrition, flexibility, and supplementation.
• Develop a standard nutrition plan including macro/micronutrients for the student-athletes.
• Design introductory-level training videos on how to use Club ’64 equipment properly.
• Occasionally attend athletic events to support the student-athletes.
• Develop a standard nutrition plan including macro/micronutrients for the student-athletes.
• Coach and mentor the club powerlifting team.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned by the Associate Vice President for Athletics.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Demonstrated abilities to work effectively in a small college setting and ability to balance student athlete needs within a student development prospective

Supervision:

Will supervise student-athletes & student workers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health & Wellness, Kinesiology or related field.
• Acceptance to the Master of Leadership Development program at SMWC.
• 1-2 years of sports performance experience while working with intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID.
• AED/CPR/First Aid certification.

This position will start on or after July 1, 2025.

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