Assistant Director, 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

Job Description

Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength & 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 & conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their full potential. Travel is required.

Duties and 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.

Experience

• 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.

Education

• B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category

Athletics - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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