Sports Performance Fellows 2026-2027
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Sports Performance Fellowship is apart timecoaching position within the University of Denver Sports Performance Department. The position will have direct oversight of 2 teams to beallocatedbased upon experience and background. The position will have secondary employment within a high school or private facility setting in the same capacity. These positions work 4hrs daily in both responsibilities include teamand/or individual implementation of warm up team physical monitoring speed/agility development recoverysessionsand athlete testing/evaluation. The position may be asked to support both team and coaching staff education specific to physical stress lifestyle management nutritioneducationand general health/wellness. This position will have both assigned oversight of teams andassistother teams in integration. The position willassistinmaintainingcompliance with all NCAA University and Division practices and regulations while contributing to the continual growth and development of the Universitys intercollegiate strength and conditioning program. The position works directly within the Pioneer Health and Performance umbrella and should encourage ateam-basedapproach behind the implementation of services for performance healthwellnessand sport psychology. The Sports Performance Fellow will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associatedtechniques;insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication. The position willdemonstratean on-going commitment to the principles of inclusivity through hiring practices training and development programming campus collaborations or involvement and participation in university/divisional inclusivity projects or initiatives.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed1000 hoursin a calendar year.
Essential Functions
The development and administration of a sound strength and conditioning program for assigned teams.
Assistwith the administration of other sport programs as assigned.
Support team and coaching staff educationally.
Maintain a clean and safe environment within the Pat Bowlen Training Center.
NSCA-CSCS orCSCCa-SCCC certification.
Required Qualifications
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to the start of employment.
NSCA-CSCS orCSCCa-SCCC certification.
Compensation
The pay for this position is $1425.00 per month.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 3 2026.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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