Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Position Type

Unclassified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Administration

Pay Band

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Position Type

Unclassified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Administration

Pay Band

Level

Department

Athletic Staff-EandG

Job Purpose

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach will assist the Director and other Sports Performance staff in training all College of Charleston athletes and teams compete for championships. Primarily this Coach will do this by designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs that maximizes their ability to perform, while reducing likelihood of injuries where possible.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, or Physiology or related field.

• National Certification: USAW, CSCS (NSCA), or SCCC (CSCCa)

• First Aid/CPR certified

• At least 1 year experience working with D1 student athletes

• Master Degree preferred

• Prior experience working with Women’s Basketball or Women’s Soccer strongly preferred
  Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, faculty and parents. Must have excellent communication skills.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Weekend and evening hours are required. Overnight travel may be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. 

Salary

*$42,000-$45,000

Posting Date

08/08/2025

Closing Date

08/22/2025

Benefits

• Insurance:  Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave:  Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2025110

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17016

Job Duties

Job Duties

| Activity |
Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. Assists in designing and implementing programs, regularly testing the student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs and maintaining accurate records of student-athlete’s progress. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 50 |

| Activity |
Assists with the day to day operations of the program, including organizing and maintaining strength and conditioning facilities. Communicates and works with sport coaches and assists sports medicine staff and administrators with issues related to overall student athlete wellness. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 20 |

| Activity |
Communicates and collaborates with head coaches on a regular basis to facilitate scheduling, organizing and training needs and goals of the respective sport programs. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 10 |

| Activity |
Collaborate effectively with Sports Medicine personnel and Director of Sports Performance to ensure student-athletes are appropriately managed, cared for and given proper pre- and post-rehabilitation programs. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 20 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • CofC - Alumni Career Services
   • College of Charleston Website
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed.com
   • Internal Job Posting
   • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
   • Job Fair
   • LinkedIn
   • Monster.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Post and Courier
   • Public Job Posting
   • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
   • Twitter
   • Word of mouth
   • Other
   • National Labor Exchange
   • CareerBuilder

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Other Document 2 3. Other Document 3 4. Form DD 214

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