Club Sports Performance Student Assistant
About The Position
Provide support as directed by designated supervisor. JOB SUMMARY Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Sports Performance Work Study is responsible for assisting workout programs for assigned Club Sports teams. Vital to the position is the ability to work with athletes of various backgrounds and focus, from those being elite, highly trained athletes, to those just starting to pursue strength & conditioning. The person will be highly organized and have a strong sense of purpose both in regard to facility cleaning and maintenance, and assisting running teams through their workouts. This person reports to the Director of Sports Performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with other Sports Performance Coaches to build programs suitable for their individual teams and sports. Assist in the management of assigned Strength Training facility: monitor & maintain safety and cleanliness. Supervise and assist team during workouts ensuring the safety and progression of each athlete. Supervise and assist open gym workouts ensuring the safety and progression of each athlete. Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Requirements
- Pursuing a four-year college degree, with a concentration in Exercise science with a specialty in fitness.
- Strong movement and weight lifting experience required.
- Well-developed communications skills.
- Current in First Aid and CPR certification.
- Willing to complete higher education.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
- Regularly lift 50-200 or fewer pounds, demonstrating techniques and lifts.
- Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Responsibilities
- Work with other Sports Performance Coaches to build programs suitable for their individual teams and sports.
- Assist in the management of assigned Strength Training facility: monitor & maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supervise and assist team during workouts ensuring the safety and progression of each athlete.
- Supervise and assist open gym workouts ensuring the safety and progression of each athlete.
- Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
