Sports Performance Assistant, Part-Time

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Requirements

Under the direction of the Head of Sports Performance, the Sports Performance Assistant provides evaluation, instruction, accountability, and implementation of speed development, cardiovascular conditioning, or injury prevention as it pertains to their sport in the arena of play.They provide weight room assistance, program implementation, speed enhancement, and conditioning components for all student-athletes.Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Instruct and monitor weight-room activity during times conducive to student-athletes and strength and conditioning staff, creating a much more functional department and solidifying his or her role as a part of the student-athlete’s overall progress.

• Work with all student-athletes with a primary focus on assigned teams/programs.

• Manage the accountability and documentation of student-athlete’s progress, including monitoring, documenting, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all student-athletes and coaches.

• Help create a standard measurement and documentation process for all student-athletes to explain current athletic performance, setting goals for ongoing improvement.

• Assist with trainer interaction and alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating student-athletes that could be incorporated to those limited in participation.

• Design and integrate a more complete approach to the student-athlete’s current strength initiative, including the schedule, coordination, and philosophy of strength and training staff to be included in the new program and workouts.

• Manage the strength, speed, and conditioning program design combined with scheduling, overseeing other minor administrative duties as assigned.

Work Interactions

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Under the direction of the Head of Sports Performance, the Sports Performance Assistant provides evaluation, instruction, accountability, and implementation of speed development, cardiovascular conditioning, or injury prevention as it pertains to their sport in the arena of play.They provide weight room assistance, program implementation, speed enhancement, and conditioning components for all student-athletes.Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

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• Instruct and monitor weight-room activity during times conducive to student-athletes and strength and conditioning staff, creating a much more functional department and solidifying his or her role as a part of the student-athlete’s overall progress.

• Work with all student-athletes with a primary focus on assigned teams/programs.

• Manage the accountability and documentation of student-athlete’s progress, including monitoring, documenting, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all student-athletes and coaches.

• Help create a standard measurement and documentation process for all student-athletes to explain current athletic performance, setting goals for ongoing improvement.

• Assist with trainer interaction and alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating student-athletes that could be incorporated to those limited in participation.

• Design and integrate a more complete approach to the student-athlete’s current strength initiative, including the schedule, coordination, and philosophy of strength and training staff to be included in the new program and workouts.

• Manage the strength, speed, and conditioning program design combined with scheduling, overseeing other minor administrative duties as assigned.

Work Interactions

The Sports Performance Coach reports directly to the Head of Sports Performance. The Head of Sports Performance reports to the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Wellness.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - Master’s degree preferred

• 2 years of strength and conditioning experience, preferably at NCAA Division I level

• Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: National Strength & Conditioning Assoc. C.S.C.S (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) or S.C.C.C. (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified)

• Additional Certifications: S.A.C. (Speed, Agility, & Conditioning), U.S.W.F (United States Weightlifting Federation) or N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine – Institutional Certification)

• Experience with Olympic style movements, working with female athletes and mass groups of athletes

• Ability to work confidently in a crisis or emergency situation and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices

• Knowledge of University and Department philosophies, policies, and regulations

• Strong organizational skills and NCAA regulations

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record and insurability

• Proficiency in computer use and relevant Microsoft applications

• Availability and willingness to work on weekends and evenings

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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