Assistant Sports Performance Coach

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

Missouri Western State University announces a search for a

Part-time Sports Performance Coach

to join our Athletics Department. The Sports Performance Coach provides comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for all athletic teams, as specified by the Director of Sports Performance.

This part-time position will be a 9-month position working August – November and January – May, annually.

Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri Western is a

NCAA

Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (

MIAA

) in 16 sports and Great Lakes Valley Conference (

GLVC

) in 1 sport.

Essential Job Duties

Assists director in the development of athletic performance training programs for assigned teams

Implements appropriate training programs for student-athletes regardless of their skill-level and/or training experience

Monitors correct exercise technique at all times

Keeps record of important key performance indicators to track student-athlete development over time

Collaborates with sports medicine team on return to play protocols of injured student-athletes

Reports to head sport coaches about student-athletes performance and rate of progress

Demonstrates effective communication skills to establish positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators

Be organized and adaptable in a highly demanding environment

Oversees athletic performance operations assigned by director

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related degree is required.

1-2 years’ experience in a collegiate training environment or the equivalent is preferred.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (

CSCS

) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (

SCCC

) certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association is required.

CPR

/First Aid certification is required.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of scientific best practices in strength and conditioning

Knowledge of successful rehabilitation processes of injured student-athletes

Knowledge of proper nutrition practices and ability to educate student-athletes within the scope of a strength and conditioning professional

Knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations

Ability to coach student-athletes

Ability to develop relationships with players, coaches, sports medicine, and administration

Ability to recognize potential health risks of student-athletes

Ability to adapt and adjust to circumstances

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously

Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment

Willingness to constantly improve as a professional and gain more knowledge

Knowledge of

VBT

,

GPS

, and heart rate monitoring systems

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

This position may require nights/weekends.

It will involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 100 pounds.

It requires both an indoor and outdoor working environment.

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing, bending, lifting throughout the day and exercise demonstrations with student-athletes.

Generally works indoors or outdoors depending on the situation.

May be exposed to repetitive loud noises frequently.

May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

Must be able to be on feet multiple hours during the day on a multitude of different surfaces

Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.

Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.

Hours of Work

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Regular early mornings, nights and occasional weekends

Team Travel as assigned by director.

Schedule will vary

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PT032P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Open Date | 07/05/2024 | | Priority Deadline | 08/03/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid current driver's license?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you hold Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * What is your highest level of education attained?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial) 4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information) Optional Documents

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