Position title
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Description
  • Provide daily weight room coverage, practice coverage, and home/away game coverage for assigned student athletes.
  • Communicate with sport performance, sports medicine staff, and athletic coaches regarding performance and limitations in workouts.
  • Design and implement workouts using best practices.
  • Document and track all workout progressions.
  • Perform duties related to administrative functions as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly operating functions to ensure safety, cleanliness, and equipment longevity.
  • Assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies.
  • Research and present findings on the latest equipment and/or programming trends.
  • Assist in maintaining the fueling station and the athletics department’s nutrition programming.
  • Develop, market, and execute internship and/or work-study programs.
  • Assist with seasonal weight room scheduling by assessing schedules and coordinating with academic or sport coaches.
  • Attend weekly or monthly team or support staff meetings.
  • Maintain appropriate certifications as defined by the NCAA.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Deputy Athletics Director, or Director of Sports Performance.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • One to three years of strength and conditioning experience in a collegiate environment is preferred.
  • Expertise in working with multiple sports, including Women’s Tennis, Golf, Women’s Volleyball, and Cross Country/Track.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to motivate student-athletes and work cooperatively with coaches and the sports medicine staff.
  • Commitment to excellence and the value of education.
  • Familiarity and comfort working in an environment with a strong academic commitment.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
  • Certification by CSCS, USAW, and/or CSCCa is necessary.
  • CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Application Instructions: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

 

Job Location
Peoria, IL
Career Listing Number

6168

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