Sports Performance Assistant Coach
Saint Louis University
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Quick overview
The assistant coach implements, teaches, and monitors sport performance programs for assigned teams, assisting with design, development, and performance testing of student-athletes. This role also involves assisting with rehabilitation, managing the performance center, and maintaining accurate records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a CSCS or equivalent certification, along with two years of experience as a certified sports performance coach in competitive athletics. Required abilities include strong communication, organizational skills, knowledge of advanced training techniques, and the flexibility to work non-traditional hours.
Job description
- Who is Saint Louis University?
- Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities.
- SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
- Under general direction, implements, conducts, teaches and monitors sport performance programs; assists with rehabilitation of injured student-athletes; assists in management of sports performance center; effective daily communication with athletic trainers and staff of assigned sport teams; compliance with NCAA, Atlantic 10 and university rules and regulations; and other duties as assigned.
- Job Duties: Assist with the design, development and implementation of Sport Performance programs for assigned intercollegiate athletic sport teams.
- Assist with performance testing of student-athletes.
- Required to keep accurate and up-to-date records.
- Assist with cleaning, maintaining and organizing the weight room facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Excellent communication skills required for working with diverse groups. Strong written communication skills; excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated appreciation for diversity and inclusion. Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of the techniques and programs necessary for a successful sports-specific sports performance program using Olympic lifting, functional training and alternative training techniques and methodologies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and CSCS or equivalent national certification with two (2) years of experience as a certified sports performance coach in competitive athletics at the professional or collegiate level; ability to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends First Aid and CPR certified Function Coaches Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847. Saint Louis University is a premier employer in the St. Louis region that attracts faculty and staff from around the world. We recruit people of all faiths who share our mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and the service of others.