Associate Athletics Performance Coach
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Position Description
Seattle
University has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and skilled educator to
serve as Associate Athletic Performance Coach and join our community. This
position provides specialized skill instruction and program support in the area
of physical and mental performance training specific to the strength, speed and
conditioning development of 330 student-athletes. The university sponsors 20
NCAA Division I sports.
Reporting to the Head Athletic Performance Coach, the following are the key
responsibilities:
- Provide
specialized instruction and motivation to individual student-athletes and
teams to enhance strength, speed, agility, conditioning and mental/emotional
resilience.
- Teach
and demonstrate proper lifting mechanics and movement patterns.
- Design
training program for sports and oversee changes to conditioning plans.
- Solicit
head coach team objectives and priorities and design and implement
goal-specific, year-round training programs for teams and
student-athletes.
- Ensure
a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all student-athletes
within all strength and conditioning facilities and in all activities.
- Collaborate
with sports medicine personnel to provide responsive holistic care. Play
active role in the reconditioning of student-athletes returning to
activity from injury.
- Assist
with the coordination of all aspects of day-to-day performance training
procedures and operations, including the management and scheduling for the
Athletic Performance Center.
- Supervise
graduate assistants and/or student interns.
- Assist
in making recommendations regarding equipment and manage budget for
maintenance and repairs of the weight room equipment.
- Actively
maintain professional knowledge base and credentials by researching
industry scientific and clinical advancements.
- Perform
other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two years related experience at the NCAA
intercollegiate level or an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as
those listed above.
- Current National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified
Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) or Collegiate
Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength &
Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification required and must be
maintained for duration of employment.
- Current Adult CPR/First Aid/AED
certification is also required and must be maintained for duration of
employment.
- The ability and willingness to exercise discretion and have sound professional
judgement is required.
- In support of the university’s mission, vision, and values, successful
candidates must demonstrate a willingness to support and engage diversity,
inclusion, and gender equity as a central component of anti-racist athletics
participation and Jesuit education of the whole person.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA,
WAC, or any athletics conference in which Seattle University is a member or may
join, and other established bodies that govern or oversee intercollegiate
athletics. In the event Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to
believe, that violations of these organizations’ constitutions, bylaws, rules
or regulations may have taken place, Employee shall promptly report the same to
the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance at the University. Employee
shall cooperate fully and completely with any investigation of any alleged
violation, whether such investigation is conducted by the University, NCAA or
any other duly authorized agency or individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or advanced degree with three years
related experience at the NCAA Division I level.
- Strong working knowledge of
multi-directional speed and agility.
- Understanding of motor learning stages and
the physiological management of stress.
- Muscle tissue and energy systems
recovery.
- Strong sense of pedagogy.
- Possess demonstrated ability to effectively
communicate with internal and external constituencies for the purpose of
advance the program.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $58,000 - $62,000
Seattle University 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 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, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible*
This
position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of
an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible
role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format
following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic
review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the
university’s discretion.