Athletic Performance Coach (Athletics and Recreation)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Athletics Performance Coach position at Homewood Campus. The role designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.

You will collaborate with Head Coaches and the Sports Performance and Wellness team, track progress with TeamBuildr, Vald Performance, Catapult GPS, and SPT GPS systems to enhance performance. This full-time, twelve-month role requires early mornings, nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required by date of employment.
• One year of sports performance experience required.
• NSCA certification required by date of hire.
• Current CPR/AED certification required by date of hire.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams.
• In the absence of the Director of Athletic Performance, follows the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance.
• Maintains healthy working relationships with staff and student-athletes.
• Coordinates programming for practices and captain-led sessions, including warm-ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery.
• Communicates with Head Coaches and the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement and injury prevention.

Skills

Coaching excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NSCA certification

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Tendo Power Analyzer

Catapult Sports

Force plate technology

Job description

Centered on a departmental mission of “Be More” Hopkins Athletics and Recreation is in a period of fast‑paced progress and building on its strong foundation. The department is committed to the core tenets of competitive success, student‑athlete experience, and developing strong community connections within the greater Baltimore/Maryland region. This new chapter includes investments in state‑of‑the‑art athletic and recreation facilities, innovative programming and partnerships, mental and physical well‑being, and strengthening the connections between holistic student development and the professional world. Hopkins invites applicants to apply for the position of Athletics Performance Coach. Hopkins Athletics is a multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming. The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward‑thinking Athletic Performance Coach. They must operate within the framework of a best‑in‑class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity‑minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sport‑specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams and assists when necessary for other teams noted.
• In the absence of the Director of Athletic Performance, follows the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance.
• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student‑athletes.
• Coordinates programming that can be implemented at practices and captain‑led sessions, including warm‑ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery.
• Communicates and collaborates with Head Coaches and members of the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes.
• Maintains student‑athlete records and monitors progress of training programs using TeamBuildr software, Vald Performance systems, Catapult GPS & SPT GPS systems.
• Ensures proper operation of weight room with a focus on safety/education, inclusion, and holistic growth.
• Assists Director of Athletic Performance in maintaining accurate inventory and controlling all supplies and equipment in the weight room.
• Continues education via professional development training and/or working toward a degree in a relevant program (maintaining relevant certifications is expected).

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university/NCAA or professional level is preferred.
• Experience with data‑tracking technology, such as Tendo Power Analyzer, Catapult Sports, and/or force plate technology is preferred.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules required.

Additional Information

• The Athletic Performance Coach is directly supervised by the Director of Athletic Performance as a member of both the Strength & Conditioning Staff, and the Sport Performance and Wellness team.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends is required.
• Occasional travel under the direction of the supervisor may be required.
• This position is full‑time, twelve months.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required by date of employment.
• One year of sports performance experience required.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association certification required by date of hire.
• Current CPR/AED certification required by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS (NSCA) and/or SCCC (CSCCa) certifications are preferred.

Classified Title: Athletic Performance Coach

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range: $36,490 - $63,755 Annually ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon - Fri / varies (occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Sports Medicine

Personnel area: University Student Services