United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
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Posted Date: Dec 30, 2023
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Expired Date: Feb 27, 2024Posted Date: Dec 30, 2023
Expired Date: Feb 27, 2024Summary
This position will directly supervise the performance training program of two-to-three varsity intercollegiate athletics teams. The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of Cadet-athletes, assist Cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA) Cadet-athletes. Primary responsibilities include, without limitation, the supervision of Cadet-athletes and groups on daily strength, speed, and conditioning performance and health (on-site and during travel); translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of training programs, maintaining health and safety of all Cadet-athletes and strength facilities. This is a professional position, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), AWPAA, the respective athletics member conference(s) and the NCAA.
Scope of Impact
This position supervises the sports performance plan for Cadet-athletes as a member of the multidisciplinary sports medicine & performance team, working with coaches, sports performance, and sports medicine. This position is responsible for coordinating the strength, speed, conditioning, maximize performance, and recovery of Cadet-athletes.
Summary
This position will directly supervise the performance training program of two-to-three varsity intercollegiate athletics teams. The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of Cadet-athletes, assist Cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA) Cadet-athletes. Primary responsibilities include, without limitation, the supervision of Cadet-athletes and groups on daily strength, speed, and conditioning performance and health (on-site and during travel); translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of training programs, maintaining health and safety of all Cadet-athletes and strength facilities. This is a professional position, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), AWPAA, the respective athletics member conference(s) and the NCAA.
Scope of Impact
This position supervises the sports performance plan for Cadet-athletes as a member of the multidisciplinary sports medicine & performance team, working with coaches, sports performance, and sports medicine. This position is responsible for coordinating the strength, speed, conditioning, maximize performance, and recovery of Cadet-athletes.
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The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of AWPAA. This position is responsible for identifying goals for individuals and teams in their sports performance training program, assessing progress towards established goals, adopting scientific approaches to reaching those goals, planning and delivering instructional/training techniques, using relative data to evaluate Cadet-athletes programming, and reflect on performance to determine future direction. This position also coordinates with coaches, athletic trainerss, and sports dietician and advocates for Cadet-athletes’ performance, health, and safety across USMA.
Success Factors
Success in this position will be evaluated by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
34% Primary Teams Assessment & Analysis
33% Secondary Team(s)
33% Other Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
Consistently operate computer and other productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, computer printer and inventory systems.
The person in this position frequently communicates with Cadets, team members, USMA staff and vendors.
Consistently works in outdoor weather conditions when providing direct support and training at outdoor practice and competition facilities.
Travel
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Pay Range
$18.00 to $21.00 per hour (maximum of 29 hours per week, for a 16-week period)
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
About Us
USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply. Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
Disclaimer Statement
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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