Head Sports Performance Coach, Assistant Fitness Facilities Manager

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University Billings seeks a Head Sports Performance Coach and Assistant Fitness Facilities Manager to oversee the sports performance program for varsity teams. The position emphasizes a safe and effective training environment, requiring relevant educational credentials and experience in strength and conditioning. Join a vibrant campus environment focused on student-athlete success and community engagement.

Benefits

Work-life balance

15 vacation days per year

Tuition Waiver for employees and dependents

Comprehensive medical benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to campus facilities and events

Qualifications

• Strength and conditioning certification required (CSCS or similar).
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA Division II rules.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• General oversight of the Sports Performance program.
• Designs and implements sports performance programs for 14 athletic teams.
• Work with staff on injury prevention and athletic training.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Human relationship skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Job description

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
• Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
• Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

  The position of Head Sports Performance Coach, Assistant Fitness Facilities Manager within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is a 12-month, full-time position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. MSUB is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and competes at the NCAA Division II level with 14 men’s and women’s varsity teams in basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and golf, as well as women’s soccer, women’s softball, women’s volleyball and men’s baseball plus co-educational cheerleading.

  The Head Sports Performance Coach, Assistant Fitness Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, in coordination with the MSUB Athletic Training Staff, is responsible for the development, supervision, implementation, and overall operation of the department’s sports performance program for all varsity sports including co-educational cheerleading. The Head Sports Performance Coach, Assistant Fitness Facilities Manager will manage a highly functioning operation that will provide a safe, energetic, and encouraging environment that will add to the positive student-athlete experience.

  DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • General oversight of MSUB Athletics’ Sports Performance program.
  • Designs, develops, implements, and instructs sports performance programs for 14 NCAA Division II athletic teams and co-ed cheer.
  • Works with Recreation Department on maintaining/enforcing policies and procedures for the use of the weight training and fitness facilities, including a fully functional exercise facility schedule to accommodate the needs of the athletics teams.
  • Works with Athletics Department on use of non-university space (for example Granite Health & Fitness or School District 2 properties).
  • Instructs proper lifting and plyometrics techniques and running mechanics.
  • Works with the athletic training staff to create and implement dynamic team warm-ups designed to focus on injury prevention and performance maximization.
  • Works with the athletic training staff to promote overall injury prevention within each sport.
  • Work with the athletic training staff to design and modify sport performance programs to aid in the recovery of injured student-athletes to progress safely back to practice and competition.
  • Counsels student-athletes on nutrition to reach optimal health and performance while educating on the dangers inherent to illegal/banned performance-enhancing drugs.
  • Supervises the sports performance staff, including Sports Performance Associate(s), and Assistant(s).
  • Supervises and mentors any qualified interns.
  • Will collaborate with the recreational activities department and staff members on oversight of the fitness facility (including Weight Room, Main and Lower Gyms, Racquet Ball Court) and fitness facility operations.
  • Serve in a secondary oversight capacity for part-time recreational staff employees.
  • Oversight of web-based sports performance/strength & conditioning software.
  • Administer summer voluntary workouts with student-athletes in the fitness facilities and provide home programming for students when requested by student-athletes over institutional break periods.
  • Supports retention of student-athletes at MSUB.
  • Complete CEU’s, professional development, annual programming, and other administrative tasks to be ready for the next academic year over the summer months.
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community.
  • Participate in periodic meetings with the athletic training staff and Director of Athletics.
  • Maintain compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician, and/or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

    QUALITIES:

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others.
    • Sound human relationship skills in dealing with student-athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, other university personnel, and members of the off-campus community.
    • Possess an outcomes-oriented approach to coaching.

      PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

      • Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs.
      • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

        Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

        Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, [e-mail].

        MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

        TO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7466

Education Required :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience Required :

• Candidates must maintain First Aid,CPR, andAEDcertification.
• Strength and conditioning certification in conjunction withNCAArules, recommendations, and regulations, (CSCS,TSAC-F,SCCCorCSC) required with preference given to the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Thorough knowledge ofNCAADivision II rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Education Preferred:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience Preferred:

• Previous strength and conditioning/sports performance experience.
• Previous college coaching experience.
• Certifications/training in nutrition for athletes.
• Previous experience with web-based sports performance/strength & conditioning software (i.e., Team Buildr).
• Previous administrative experience.
• Ability to speak to large groups.
• High motivation and energy level.
• Strong people and organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to multitask.
• Must have a positive attitude, enjoy working with student-athletes, and a passion for helping others achieve optimal performance.