Sports Performance Coach

Valparaiso University; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University seeks a Director of Strength and Conditioning to design and lead progressive programs for designated sports. Responsibilities include in-season/out-of-season planning, team and individual programming, and collaboration with coaching staff on nutrition and safety.

Responsibilities also include facility maintenance and equipment oversight, and coordination with Sports Medicine for rehab as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Minimum two years of collegiate-level strength coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and instruct progressive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports.
• Plan and manage in-season and out-of-season programming for teams and individuals.
• Coordinate pre-season/post-game nutrition guidance with coaching staff.
• Coordinate rehabilitation training with Sports Medicine staff.
• Assist coaches with training program selections outside Valpo Athletics and verify certifications.
• Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of athletic weight rooms and equipment.
• Coordinate team equipment purchases to align with university budgets.

Skills

Two years strength coaching experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

NSCA CSCS

CSCCa

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Description:

Responsible for direction and instruction of a competitive, progressive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports. Coordinate and implement, plan and manage all in-season and out-of-season player strength conditioning including both team and individual programming.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to coaches when planning pre-game and post-game meals and consult with coaching staff regarding seasonal nutrition.
• Coordinate rehabilitation training with Sports Medicine staff.
• Assist coaches with choosing training programs outside of Valpo Athletics to ensure health and safety of student-athletes and verify proper certifications.
• Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of all athletic weight rooms and all equipment within this space.
• Coordinate team equipment purchases to ensure proper management of university budgets.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelors and/or Masters Degree

Minimum two years of previous strength coaching experience preferable at the collegiate level

Other Qualifications:

• NSCA CSCS and/or CSCCa
• CPR/AED Certification

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.