Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865) one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited church-related private university that strives to integrate faith learning and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the implementation and supervision of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance. The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach works closely with the Director of Athletic Performance sports coaches athletic trainers and other athletic performance staff to supervise the safe implementation of athletic performance programming for all student- athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Assists in the development and implementation of sport-specific strength speed and conditioning programs for assigned athletics programs.
• Assists with nutritional guidance for the athletics programs at the level qualified for individual student-athletes as needed working closely with the athletic training staff and coaches.
• Interacts with members of the coaching staffs to discuss sport and player specific needs for strength and conditioning.
• Regularly communicates with the athletic training staff regarding injuries injury prevention planning and player-specific modifications to programs.
• Maintains up to date records on the performance training program of each team and specific individual workouts of all student-athletes. Assist with testing and monitoring programs for effectiveness.
• Collaborates with and supports other coaches and personnel within the athletic department.
• Ensures adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values
• Provides supervision and monitoring of student-athletes utilizing the athletic facilities.
• Monitors the BAPC checking equipment functionality and maintain general facility cleanliness.
• Acts as a responsible party for upholding the highest standards of strength training conditioning injury prevention and rehabilitation of student-athletes in collaboration with the athletic training staff.
• Provides supervision and mentoring to interns and practicum students as they gain hands on experience and education in the strength & conditioning program.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students external groups faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion Openness and Community.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
Coaching experience prefer collegiate level experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification industry specific requirements required or preferred use of equipment and all necessary job skills abilities and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Must be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). OR
• Must be a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
• Effective interpersonal communication and motivation skills
• Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting lifting # bending driving environmental factors or elements noise level stairs in a building or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending pulling pushing and lifting; frequent prolonged and irregular hours and exposure to varying temperatures.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES list type and approximate percentage: Regular requirement for this position
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): Yes