ASSISTANT COACH SPORTS PERFORMANCE

University of Denver • Denver, CO

93d • $52,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach is responsible for the development and administration of a sound strength and conditioning program for assigned sports, teaching of safe lifting and movement techniques, and supervision of all assigned weight room and conditioning sessions consistent with departmental philosophy and methodology. Daily responsibilities include team or individual implementation of warm up, team physical monitoring, speed/agility development, recovery sessions and athlete testing/evaluation. The position may be asked to support both team and coaching staff education specific to physical stress, lifestyle management, nutrition education and general health/wellness. This position administratively oversees the management and coordination of all efforts specific to the Sports Performance Internship Program. Responsibilities include marketing, interviewing/hiring, overseeing and delivering the education curriculum, and the direct oversight of intern performance. The Assistant Sports Performance Coach position reports directly to the Director of Sports Performance. The position will assist in maintaining compliance with all NCAA, University, and Division practices and regulations, while contributing to the continual growth and development of the University's intercollegiate strength and conditioning program. The position works directly within the Pioneer Health and Performance umbrella and should encourage a team based approach behind the implementation of services for performance, health, wellness and sport psychology. The Assistant Sports Performance Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques; insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One year experience as a strength coach in a collegiate setting (intern, grad asst, or PTE)
• CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCa) CPR/AED Certification Required or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Must possess knowledge in the areas of strength and conditioning

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related field
• 3+ years of relevant experiences across collegiate, professional, or private sector
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive training programs for teams and individual varsity student-athletes based upon sport specific needs.
• Overseeing the conditioning of direct teams (under oversight) including, but not limited to development of strength, power, speed, flexibility, endurance, and recovery.
• Actively enhance the development of student-athlete awareness and knowledge of proper techniques through coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee team and individual based monitoring efforts within the department.
• Coordinator for the volunteer internship program.
• Direct oversight over the interviewing, hiring, management and continuing education of volunteer internship positions.
• Ensuring compliance with University risk management policies and procedures.
• Working directly with the Sports Medicine Department to facilitate progressive rehabilitation for student-athletes.
• Supervising the Varsity Athletic weight training facility and its use within department policies and procedures.
• Representing the Athletics Department and the University as requested in various public relations capacities.
• Maintaining current knowledge base of advances in the area of weight training, cardiovascular conditioning, speed training, and nutrition.
• Collaborating with Pioneer Health and Performance team for holistic approach to wellness.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition benefit
• ECO pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree