Assistant Performance Coach, Men's & Women's Tennis - Athletic Performance

Florida Gators; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Performance Coach for tennis to support sport-specific strength, agility, conditioning, and speed programs for student-athletes. You will oversee weight room activities and monitor training techniques for both men’s and women’s tennis.

Candidates must have an advanced degree in Exercise Science (or a related field with relevant experience), CPR/First Aid, CSCS or SCCC, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field OR Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and one year of related experience training at a collegiate or professional level.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing sport-specific strength, agility, conditioning, and speed programs for Men’s & Women’s Tennis.
• Oversee general weight room activities and ensure proper procedures and lift protocols are followed.
• Monitor student-athletes’ work ethic, techniques, and training skills.
• Be flexible with a non-standard work week including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive overnight travel.

Skills

Strength training

Performance metrics

Coaching

GPS monitoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science + 1 year related experience

Tools

GPS monitoring systems

Job description

Assistant Performance Coach, Men's & Women's Tennis - Athletic Performance

Job Category: Sports Health & Performance

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Performance Coach to perform a variety of duties related to athletic performance programs for student-athletes. Assists in the implementation of sport-specific strength, agility, conditioning, and speed programs for Men’s & Women’s Tennis. Oversees general activities in the weight room to ensure proper procedures and lift protocols are followed. Assists in monitoring of the student-athletes’ work ethic, techniques, and proper training skills.

This position requires the incumbent to lift and move one hundred plus pounds; be a flexible, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive overnight travel.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field OR Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and one year of related experience training at a collegiate or professional level
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of and experience working with Men’s or Women’s Tennis
• Experience working with GPS monitoring systems
• Experience interpreting performance metrics

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), tuition assistance, athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting byclicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

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