Assistant Sports Performance/Nutrition Coach

  Private College (NC)
  Southeast Region
  College Coaching
  Posted/Updated: 08/21/20

Job Summary



Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:


  • serving in an advisory role to the Head Sports Performance Coach in evaluating all aspects of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes and to provide insight into possible improvements that can be made for all

  • insuring that Athletic Department personnel, student-athletes and support staff collaborate with the Sports Medicine

  • Staff to thoroughly design a coverage plan and emergency medical procedures for on and off-season conditioning and lifting.

  • knowing NCAA and conference rules as they apply to training teams and individual’s in-season and out.

  • facilitating learning of proper lifting, spotting and safety techniques.

  • Keeping current records of all student-athletes that are training on a quarterly basis.

  • Developing communication system and scheduling with the Sports Medicine Staff member assigned to each sport for updates on a student-athletes ability to train/injuries.

  • Developing summer and off-season programs for designated sports. Keeping accurate records and supervision.

  • Communicating problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the strength and conditioning area to the immediate supervisor and the Athletic Director.

  • Learning and researching team and individual conditioning specific training methods and activities.

  • Conducting periodic assessment of physical skills to assess effectiveness of programming and to implement changes.

  • Meeting with Head Coaches of designated sports to assess needs and plan programs.

  • Developing educational programming on sports nutrition for all athletic teams.

  • Working with teams and coaches to maximize nutrition while traveling.

  • Assisting teams and individuals with strategies to maximize nutrition for optimal performance, training, and recovery.

  • Assisting in development and implementation of facility procedures.

  • Assisting in making sure the facility is well maintained and is safe and functional for the training of athletes.


Requirements:


  • Certification in sports nutrition preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of one (1) year experience working in Collegiate Strength and Conditioning or a related area preferred (Nutrition degree optimal).

  • Must also possess one of the following certifications:

    • NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification)-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)

    • CSCCa (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association Certification-SCCC (Strength and Coach Certified)


 


  • Demonstrated proficiency:

    • with word processing and spreadsheet software, social media platforms, and (other to be listed software)

    • in designing, implementing, and administering sports performance training programs.

    • and ability to work successfully with students, College staff/faculty, coaches, the community and media representatives

    • and ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work independent of direct supervision.

    • in organizational and planning skills and ability to be detailed-oriented


 


  • Other:

    • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

    • Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to issues affecting women and minorities

 



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