Athletic Performance Coach
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Job Description
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- Upon hire employerpaid tuition benefits for bachelors (employee spouse and dependent) and masters degree programs (employee and spouse only).
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- Comprehensive benefits plan: medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance and retirement options.
- Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving break (Wednesday Friday) and winter break (Dec. 23 Jan. 1).
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- Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Athletic Performance Coach
Division: Athletics
Evaluation Group: Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director Athletic Performance
Positions Supervised: N/A
Job Summary
The athletic performance coach is responsible for the development and management of strength and conditioning programs for both male and female studentathletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. The coach is also responsible for coordinating and managing all athletic performance fundraising activities.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
- Designs develops implements and evaluates evidence and scientificbased strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams
- Researches and teaches resistance training as well as strength speed and agility techniques
- Educates athletes on proper nutrition and recovery
- Maintains and shares knowledge of typical injuries and their prevention
- Complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) requirements policies and procedures
- Plans supervises and coordinates all fundraising activities and events
- Maintains performance evaluation records and promptly communicates results with coaching staff
- Assists with supervision of Fitness Center and addresses issues to minimize risk and maintain safe working environment
- Expands professional competence/knowledge base through professional development
Service Excellence
- Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
- Models supports and holds others accountable to the Universitys values integrity dedication excellence creativity and teamwork
- Provides guidance support and quarterly evaluations for interns and volunteers
Communication Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fully understands and complies with departments core values and mission statement
- Communicates frequently with supervisor regarding health/physical development of the studentathlete
- Promptly reports and responds to inquiries and assignments
- Develops a seamless line of communication with the teams certified athletic trainer to develop effective returntoplay protocols
- Provides input on training theories and methodology
- Shares fundraising/event updates at departmental meetings; collaborates with personnel to promote said events to the University and surrounding community
- Gives at least one continuing education presentation annually
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
- Bachelors Degree in exercise science kinesiology or related field
- Masters Degree in exercise science kinesiology or related field preferred
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) though the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)
- Minimum of 2 years working as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach
Knowledge Skills and Abilities May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Knowledge in all facets of strength and conditioning
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent supervisory skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators faculty staff students and community
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and creativity skills
- Ability and desire to take initiative
Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood Universitys flexible work designation descriptions.
- General office setting
- Fitness Center setting
- Morning and evening work
- NonStandard Flex
Physical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift squat bend stand and run
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discriminationfree educational work environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
