Sports Performance Assistant

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking a Sports Performance Intern for a part-time, temporary position from August 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The intern will assist Performance Coaches during training sessions, teach correct exercise techniques, and help with data collection using tools like Teambuildr and Catapult. This role requires being enrolled in an exercise science program and possessing strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The university is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment without discrimination.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with student athletes and staff.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Observe, shadow, and assist Performance Coaches during training sessions.
• Teach and monitor correct exercise techniques.
• Assist with testing, data collection, and interpretation using relevant programs.
• Maintain the facility with Sports Performance staff.
• Support Performance Coaches with updating athletes' files.

Job description

Job Description

Budget title: Division I Coaching Assistant (SL-1)

Salary: $10,000 (part-time, temporary, 25% FTE)

Binghamton University is a NCAA Division I institution in the America East Conference, located in Binghamton, NY with 22 intercollegiate athletic teams. Binghamton University is currently seeking a Sports Performance Intern, working under the supervision of the Sports Performance Staff.

The main goal of Binghamton University's Sports Performance Program is to help student‑athletes reach their athletic potential. This is achieved through the student‑athletes becoming stronger, faster, and remaining injury free. The Sports Performance Assistant will work in conjunction with the sports performance team in all aspects of training for 22 Division I programs.

Position responsibilities

• Observes, shadows, and assists Performance Coaches during training sessions
• Teaching and monitoring correct exercise techniques
• Assists with testing, data collection, and interpretation using programs including Teambuildr, FirstBeat, Catapult, and Vitruve
• Assists Sports Performance staff with maintaining the facility
• Supports Performance Coaches with updating athletes' files

This temporary position is expected to begin 8/1/2026 and continue through 5/31/2027.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field, and a desire to gain valuable experience in the field of Sports Performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with student athletes, athletics staff, and others.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise others are important.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field
• Certification through the NSCA (CSCS)
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Special Notes

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.