Sports Performance Coaching Assistant

102311BR

Campus: Tempe

Coaching Assistant

Job Description

Under administrative direction, provides coaching assistance to the Director of Sports Performance by facilitating the year-round sports performance program, including weight training and conditioning for assigned sports. Reports to the Director of Sports Performance. Adheres to NCAA and Conference rules and regulations, as well as to the policies and procedures of the department, the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletic Coachs/Trainers

Department Name

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Sports Performance Coaching Assistant

102311BR

Campus: Tempe

Coaching Assistant

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Job Description

Under administrative direction, provides coaching assistance to the Director of Sports Performance by facilitating the year-round sports performance program, including weight training and conditioning for assigned sports. Reports to the Director of Sports Performance. Adheres to NCAA and Conference rules and regulations, as well as to the policies and procedures of the department, the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletic Coachs/Trainers

Department Name

SDA Sports Performance

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

ICA

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Close Date

28-June-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Assists in the design and implementation of year-round sports performance training programs for assigned sports based upon their competitive year and in conjunction with the Director of Sports Performance or liaison of assigned sport.
• Assists with sports performance programs & coverage for any additional sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
• May oversee student workers and volunteers.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings with the Director of Sports Performance covering all aspects of sports performance coaching in order to promote professional development.
• Assists in the maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of the sports performance facilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
• Adheres to all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations as well as all policies of the department, the university and the Arizona Board of Regents.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Schedule is TBD; may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• May be required to travel to away games with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND one (1) year of coaching experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a CSCS and/or CSCCa certification earned or must be obtained within 2 months of hire.
• Evidence of a Master’s degree.
• Experience in sports performance or strength conditioning at the collegiate or professional level (6 months)
• Experience with sports science data collection and analysis. (6 months)
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the science and technology of training and conditioning for peak athletic performance.
• Experience in interpersonal relationships.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in stimulating changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Frequently required to stand and walk to other areas of athletics
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds
• Ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Pac-12 conference.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, institutional control, gender equity and inclusion, ethnic diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, and the nation.

SDA is committed to recruit, retain and develop a gender equitable, inclusive and diversified workforce.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, your application must include the following:

Cover letter
Resume/CV
Three professional references (personal references are not accepted)

Please include all employment information in month and year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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