Sports Performance Coach: Strength & Speed Development

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngstown State University is seeking a Sports Performance professional to assist in implementing and managing the program for student-athletes. The role evaluates performance, designs sport-specific training, and collaborates with athletic staff to improve performance while minimizing injury risk.

Responsibilities include leading strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs, supervising internships, and coordinating with nutrition and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports medicine, physical education, or related field.
• NSCA CSCS or CSCCA SCCC certification required.
• 1+ year of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

• Test athletes to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and monitor strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for multiple sports.
• Instruct proper technique and supervise safe operation of strength and conditioning facilities.
• Coordinate with athletic training, nutrition, psychology, and student-athlete development teams.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; assist with supervising internships and staff development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Report preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

NSCA CSCS or CSCCA SCCC certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Youngstown State University is seeking a Sports Performance professional to assist in implementing and managing the program for student-athletes. The role evaluates performance, designs sport-specific training, and collaborates with athletic staff to improve performance while minimizing injury risk.

Responsibilities include leading strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs, supervising internships, and coordinating with nutrition and medical staff.