Athletics- Assistant Coach (Continuous Recruitment)

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is seeking an Assistant Coach for its athletics program. The role involves organizing sports programs, recruiting student athletes, and planning both in-season practices and off-season conditioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with coaching experience and relevant educational background to contribute to our athletics program while fostering a positive student-athlete experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching the relevant sport.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strength and conditioning certification from a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage sports programs effectively.
• Recruit student athletes and develop conditioning programs.
• Coordinate team travel and schedule practices.
• Promote the university through clinics and camps.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Strength and conditioning expertise

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current strength and conditioning certification

Job description

Position Title

Athletics- Assistant Coach (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category

Limited

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Coach

Department

Athletics

Compensation

Competitive and/or Lump Sum

Job Duties

Assistant Coach: Organizes and administers intercollegiate sport(s). May supervise a staff and/or have budgetary responsibility. May conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and insure compliance with governing rules and regulations.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Assists with the development and implementation of assigned sport program(s) strength and conditioning-related activities and provides expert knowledge and instruction for a competitive intercollegiate athletics program in support of fielding a competitive team, fostering a positive student‑athlete experience, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Key Job Responsibilities

Assistant Coach

• Organizing and operating of an effective sports program.
• Recruiting effectively in guidelines set by the University, conference and the NCAA.
• Planning and organizing off‑season conditioning programs.
• Promoting UW Oshkosh through clinics, camps, and speaking engagements.
• Planning and organizing in‑season practice sessions.
• Counseling student‑athletes and setting up short/long‑term goals.
• Guide, direct, and support Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiatives and efforts.
• Working with marketing team on game environment and community outreach initiatives.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on unit needs.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Assists in the development and monitoring of individual and team weight training and conditioning programs.
• Enters and maintains computerized data and tracking of individual and team student‑athlete workouts.
• Assists with the instruction and execution of conditioning simulations and exercises for a designated athletic team, provides information, and consults with student‑athletes regarding weightlifting and conditioning techniques and safety.
• Serves as a point of contact and liaison to coaching staff, medical professionals, and student‑athletes to monitor physical health, improve athletic abilities, and provide information and coaching.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Coach

• Coaching experience in the sport you are applying for position.
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred).

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current strength and conditioning certification from a nationally recognized program such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Strength Coach (CSC).
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and/or demonstrates experience to respond appropriately in the case of injury or other health‑related issue.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.