Sports Performance Assistant Coach

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara seeks an Assistant Coach, Sports Performance to support the Director of Sports Performance in implementing strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate teams. The role includes evaluating athlete fitness, contributing to training design, and applying sound teaching principles across campus venues.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to NCAA/NAIA rules, with duties expanding to administrative tasks and performance growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Sports Performance in coaching and implementing strength and conditioning programs for intercollegiate sports.
• Assist in assessment of student-athletes to determine strength, fitness levels, and injury risk.
• Support design and lead training programs for two intercollegiate teams and manage data entry of assessments.

Skills

Communication

Office suite

Policy knowledge

Coaching principles

NCAA/NAIA rules

Customer service

Judgement

Analytical

Independence

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPR Certification

Job description

UC Santa Barbara seeks an Assistant Coach, Sports Performance to support the Director of Sports Performance in implementing strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate teams. The role includes evaluating athlete fitness, contributing to training design, and applying sound teaching principles across campus venues.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to NCAA/NAIA rules, with duties expanding to administrative tasks and performance growth initiatives.