Assistant Performance Coach

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University seeks an Assistant Performance Coach to help develop performance programs across varsity programs and assist with facility upgrades. The role supports student-athlete development in academics and athletics under Division I guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and CSCS/SCCC certification, with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. It is a full-time, 10-month appointment within the Department of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Successful background as a performance and/or strength and conditioning coach.
• Ability to manage and schedule varsity training facilities.
• Ability to develop and administer strength and conditioning programs.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• CSCS or SCCC certification and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of performance programs with department leadership.
• Develop twelve-month sport specific resistance programs.
• Create conditioning programs addressing cardiovascular demands of sports.
• Develop flexibility/stretching programs and testing protocols.
• Provide instruction, assessment, and documentation of training techniques.
• Coordinate with doctors, nutritionists, trainers, and coaches to support athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Educational support

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSCS or SCCC certification

First Aid & CPR

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Assistant Performance Coach is to support quality varsity programs that challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of Division I programs. The main role of the Assistant Performance Coach is to assist with the development of performance programs for various varsity programs. The secondary role is to assist with the maintenance and upgrade recommendations of the performance facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of performance programs in conjunction with the Director of Performance and the Head Performance Coach along with other varsity intercollegiate programs.
• Develop twelve-month sport specific resistance programs.
• Develop conditioning programs that address cardiovascular demands of the sport.
• Develop flexibility/stretching programs.
• Responsible for continuous testing and evaluations of student-athletes on a routine basis.
• Provide direct instruction to all student-athletes, as well as providing assessment and documentation tools, in order to assure proper explanation of training techniques.
• Conduct orientation sessions for all teams by explaining/demonstrating modalities of physical training used for each varsity program.
• Document athletes' workouts.
• Develop strength and conditioning manuals used by off- term and/or summer student-athletes. Assist with the scheduling of all varsity intercollegiate training facilities.
• Support and communicate with team doctors, staff nutritionists, athletic trainers, and coaches to serve student-athlete needs.
• Provide educational support regarding nutritional and supplemental products and reinforce drug free environment, in accordance with FDA recommendations, and Ivy League and NCAA guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with coaching staff in order to implement all aspects of training including scheduling, technique training, supervision, and goal setting.
• Develop maintenance schedule for equipment, perform and document periodic equipment safety checks, and remove from use any unsafe equipment.
• Maintain and enforce policies and procedures for use and risk management of all intercollegiate training facilities.
• Recommend facility upgrades and improvements including the recommendation and purchase of equipment for intercollegiate training facilities based on independent research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Successful background as a performance and/or strength and conditioning coach.
• Ability to manage and schedule varsity intercollegiate training facilities.
• Ability to develop and administer strength and conditioning programs.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Possess the ability to work within the Department of Athletics and to communicate effectively with other coaches, students, administrators and medical training staff athletes of a Division I program.
• Adhere to Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.
• An understanding of the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, properly implemented, can play in the educational development of our student-athletes.
• SCCC certification or CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
• First Aid and CPR certification.

This position is a full-time, 10-month appointment. The anticipated salary for the 10-month term is $49,000 to $52,500. The salary range displayed below reflects the 12-month full-time equivalent salary for this position

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours

This is a 10 month position.

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Salary Range

$59,000 to $63,000