Assistant Director, Elite Sports Performance

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT seeks a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach to lead training, supervision, and evaluation for designated varsity programs. Travel is required and you will work with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and head coaches to tailor programs for student‑athletes.

The ideal candidate will have NSCA membership, CSCS certification, CPR/First Aid, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and proven experience at the

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Coaching

Data analytics

Athlete monitoring

Education

B.S. in Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology

Master’s Degree preferred

CSCS Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

NSCA membership

Strength training equipment

Sport technology

Data analytics tools

Job description

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT seeks a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach to lead training, supervision, and evaluation for designated varsity programs. Travel is required and you will work with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and head coaches to tailor programs for student‑athletes.

The ideal candidate will have NSCA membership, CSCS certification, CPR/First Aid, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and proven experience at the