Assistant Coach-High Performance

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence College invites applications for an Assistant High-Performance Coach to support the athletic development of varsity student-athletes across multiple sports. The position emphasizes strength, conditioning, injury prevention, and overall well-being, while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules.

This is a part-time role up to 15 hours per week. Responsibilities include designing and implementing year‑round sport‑specific training, preparing speed/agility sessions, attending practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a sports science related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years’ intercollegiate sports training experience preferred.
• Experience training in a variety of sports.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• NSCA and USAWF Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Competent computer literacy skills.
• May be required to travel to campus during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, instruct and progress sports specific training programs to college varsity sports teams. Prepare year-round training programs that will enhance athleticism and reduce injuries.
• Prepare speed and agility sessions and pre-practice/competition warm up protocols. Attend assigned team practices, games, and scheduled conditioning sessions.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly equipment maintenance duties as assigned by head coach.
• Oversee work study students in the performance of their daily tasks.

Skills

Coaching

Strength & conditioning

Leadership

Communication

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Sports Science related field

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academicexcellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctiveDevelopment of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher educationinstitution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committedto providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. ProvidenceCollege believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism isessential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours fromNew York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

The Assistant High-Performance Coach supports the physicaldevelopment and athletic performance of student-athletes acrossmultiple sport programs. This position assists with theimplementation of strength and conditioning programs that promoteathletic performance, injury prevention, and overallstudent-athlete well-being. Responsible for compliance with allNCAA rules and regulations. This is a part-time position, up to 15hours per week or as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, instruct and progress sports specifictraining programs to college varsity sports teams. Prepareyear-round training programs that will enhance the athleticism ofstudent-athletes and reduce injuries. (50%)
• Prepare speed and agility sessions and pre-practice/competitionwarm up protocols. Attend assigned team practices, games, andscheduled conditioning sessions. (30%)
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly equipment maintenance duties asassigned by head coach. (10%)
• Oversee work study students in the performance of their dailytasks. (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Sports Science related field from anaccredited institution
• Two years’ experience in the sports training field at theIntercollegiate level preferred
• Experience training in a variety of sports
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• NSCA and USAWF Certification preferred
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Competent computer literacy skills
• May be required to travel to campus during inclementweather.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods oftime
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the generalnature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbentmay be asked to perform other duties as required.