Assistant Director of Sports Performance and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

EXPIRED

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

Jul 22, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$64,350 - $65,000

Description

One of the world’s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Director Sports Performance is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the strength and conditioning program.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising the strength and conditioning program for assigned varsity sports programs
• Instructing student-athletes in the proper strength and conditioning techniques for optimizing performance, development and reducing injuries
• Remaining current in the knowledge and advances of cardiovascular conditioning, weight training, speed training and nutrition for male and female student-athletes
• Representing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education in various public relations and fund-raising activities as assigned
• Teaching within the required Physical Education curriculum as assigned
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department
• Assuming other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of related experience
• Certified by a nationally recognized accredited strength and conditioning certification program: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) strength and conditioning coach certified (SCCC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience in strength and conditioning preferably at the NCAA Division I or professional level – With a strong preference for candidates with previous Baseball experience.
• Master’s degree in Exercise science or related field.
• Working knowledge of force plate application, and data analytics.