Assistant Sports Performance Coach

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

12d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This role is responsible for implementing evidence-based training programs for teams assigned by the Director of Olympic Sports Performance. Training programs will seek to optimize performance and decrease injury potential; this includes sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques and placing an emphasis on safety at all times. Additional requirements include assisting with the overall operation of the Sports Performance department as determined by the Director of Sports Performance while promoting the philosophy and objectives of the athletic department. Reporting directly to the Director of Olympic Sports Performance, the Assistant Sports Performance Coach will work in collaboration with the sport performance staff, sports science, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sport staff, and other various areas within athletics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, have a growth mindset that constantly seeks to understand and implement best practice training protocols within the scope of their individual team’s/sport’s needs. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred. This is an exempt position, and work responsibilities in evenings and on weekends is expected.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in an area focused on human performance (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of experience (5 years preferred).
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• NCAA- and nationally-recognized strength and conditioning certification.
• BLS, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Division I soccer and swimming preferred.
• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.
• Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementing an evidence-based training program to optimize performance and decrease injury potential, including sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques with an emphasis on safety at all times.
• Collaboration with sport science, nutrition, athletic medicine, and the coaching staff of assigned teams to identify physical imbalances, injury trends specific to the sport, as well as other various opportunities to enhance performance to deliver a comprehensive training program for student-athletes.
• This position will be required to maintain files, which track changes in performance throughout the career of student-athletes while at the University of Southern California. This data should be reviewed on a regular basis with the Director of Sports Performance, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees