Assistant Strength Coach

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Texas is seeking a Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Coach to manage and instruct all aspects of the sports performance program. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of coaching experience. Essential skills include strong communication and program management. The position is on-campus and involves collaboration with athletic staff to enhance student-athlete performance.

Qualifications

• Two or more (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).
• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing.

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 about performance/strength & conditioning programs.
• Conduct team introductions/reviews of sports performance techniques.
• Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams.
• Provide specific feedback to student athletes regarding performance.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent reading comprehension skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Evidence of program planning and management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Knowledge of strength training equipment

Job description

About Rice

JOB DESCRIPTION

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

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

Workplace Requirements

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two or more (2+) years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant Coach
  
  

Licenses & Other Requirements

• Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing
  
  

Preferences

• Knowledge of strength training equipment required
• Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data analytics, and sport technology preferred
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent reading comprehension skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Evidence of program planning and management skills
  
  

Essential Functions

• 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 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.
  
  

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