Assistant Director for Sports Performance

EXPIRED

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/02/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/02/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist the Director for Sports Performance in developing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive sports Nutrition and Wellness Program for the UNIVERSITY intercollegiate sports. The Assistant Director for Sports Performance will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. Maintain knowledge and compliance with NCAA, SIAC, and University rules, regulations, and policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitor environmental conditions of playing and practice areas to make recommendations regarding the safety of the student-athlete, following accepted and recommended guidelines.
• Provide education and counseling in health-related matters to the student-athletes and coaches
• Weight training certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS ) or (CSCCA)
• Demonstrated experience as a weight/strength coach at the collegiate level, NCAAor professional level (a minimum of one year of experience is strongly desired)
• Experience in general maintenance and repair of a weight room.
• Knowledge of the physiological adaptations of the human body to active exercise; of teaching the safe and correct techniques in the execution of weight training, speed development and conditioning.
• Ability to motivate and evaluate specific individual psychic and physical needsrespectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both coaches and athletes.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-80 pounds frequently and up to 100+ pounds occasionally.
• Must stay abreast of program and design methodologies for respective sports withinAthletics.

OTHER:

Irregular hours, outside work, and travel from the office to other locations are required regularly.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED: Must have a Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Performance and similar. Weight training certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS ) or (CSCCA). Demonstrated experience as a weight/strength coach at the collegiate level, NCAA or professional level (a minimum of one year of experience is strongly desired).PREFERRED: At least three years of professional experience in post-secondary academic advising within athletics counseling/advising, including direct experience in working with at-risk student-athletes. Knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a letter of interest detailing relevant experience, full contact information (name, phone number and email) for four professional references, and related skills along with a comprehensive CV/resumè to complete your application. The email address to send cv/resumè and letter of interest iscareers@ew.edu

Edward Waters University values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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