Assistant Director, Sports Performance

Fairfield University•Fairfield, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for select sports including training, technical supervision, evaluation and preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports performance/strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their full potential. Travel is required.

Requirements

2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant Coach
Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) required
CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification required
CPR/First Aid Certification required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Knowledge of strength training equipment required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data analytics, and sport technology preferred

Responsibilities

Provide student-athletes with outcome driven sports performance programs based on the physical demands of the sport and the injury profile of the student-athlete.
Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sport’s specific needs.
Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.
Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break periods.
Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams they work with and all Fairfield student-athletes.
Facilitate specific programming and analysis, develop a periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year.
Responsible for holding the standards for exercise execution in regards to technique.
Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform the exercises prescribed.
Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the Sports Performance department’s standards.
Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback and analysis to student-athletes and coaches.
Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in all aspects of departmental operations.