Sports Performance Coach (Temporary) - Department of Athletics

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Requirements

Under the direction of the Head of Sports Performance, the Sports Performance Coach - in a temporary role - provides evaluation, instruction, accountability, and implementation of speed development, cardiovascular conditioning, or injury prevention as it pertains to their sport in the arena of play. As well, they provide weight room assistance, program implementation, speed enhancement, and conditioning components for all student-athletes. Reporting directly to the Head of Sports Performance, the candidate has additional duties that include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the instruction and monitoring of weight-room activity during times conducive to student-athletes and strength and conditioning staff. 

• Work with all student-athletes, primarily focusing on assigned teams/programs.

• Provide accountability and documentation of student-athlete’s progress, monitoring, documenting, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all student-athletes and coaches. 

• Help to create a standard measurement and documentation process for all student-athletes to explain current athletic performance and set goals for ongoing improvement. 

• Assist with the strength, speed, and conditioning program design along scheduling and other minor administrative duties.

• Design and integrate a more complete approach to the student-athlete’s current strength initiative. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - Master’s degree preferred

• 2 years of strength and conditioning experience, preferably at NCAA Division I level

• Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: National Strength & Conditioning Assoc. C.S.C.S (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) or S.C.C.C. (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified)

• Additional Certifications: S.A.C. (Speed, Agility, & Conditioning), U.S.W.F (United States Weightlifting Federation) or

• N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine – Institutional Certification)

• Experience with Olympic style movements, working with female athletes and mass groups of athletes

• Ability to work confidently in a crisis or emergency situation and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices Strong organizational skills and NCAA regulations

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• A valid driver’s license with good driving record and insurability

• Proficiency in computer use and relevant Microsoft applications

• Availability and willingness to work on weekends and evenings

• Knowledge of University and Department philosophies, policies, and regulations preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work- designation.

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