High Performance Coach Men's Basketball

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Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here.

Overview

OVERVIEW: Operate a comprehensive and specialized program designed to prevent injury and improve the overall athletic performance of men’s basketball student-athletes by increasing athletic strength.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Design and implement safe and effective strength training, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and flexibility programs according to preseason, in-season, and off-season schedule exclusively for men’s basketball student-athletes, based on sound scientific principles of human performance, exercise physiology, and bi-mechanics. Provides motivation for men’s basketball student-athletes during supervised strength and training and condition workouts. Direct and orient new men’s basketball student athletes on all aspects of team and individual needs. Assist athletic trainers with rehabilitation protocols. (55%)
2. Track and record the physical conditioning performance progress and capability of men’s basketball student-athletes through the utilization of technology and software programs. Work closely with men’s basketball coaching staff in translation and analysis of all results of testing information to help men’s basketball student-athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers in the prediction of injuries and of potential athletic performance. (15%)
3. Assist the Director of High Performance in all aspects of a comprehensive, NCAA Division I intercollegiate strength and condition program. Provide support and assistance with scheduling, staff, programming, implementation, and overall operational logistics as directed by the head coach. (15%)
4. Attend all home and away men’s basketball games. This includes non-conference and conference competitions. (10%)
5. Seek and acquire additional professional knowledge through maintenance of CEU’s, attending professional seminars, and reading professional journals, books, and articles, while maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses. (5%)

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here.

Overview

OVERVIEW: Operate a comprehensive and specialized program designed to prevent injury and improve the overall athletic performance of men’s basketball student-athletes by increasing athletic strength.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Design and implement safe and effective strength training, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and flexibility programs according to preseason, in-season, and off-season schedule exclusively for men’s basketball student-athletes, based on sound scientific principles of human performance, exercise physiology, and bi-mechanics. Provides motivation for men’s basketball student-athletes during supervised strength and training and condition workouts. Direct and orient new men’s basketball student athletes on all aspects of team and individual needs. Assist athletic trainers with rehabilitation protocols. (55%)
2. Track and record the physical conditioning performance progress and capability of men’s basketball student-athletes through the utilization of technology and software programs. Work closely with men’s basketball coaching staff in translation and analysis of all results of testing information to help men’s basketball student-athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers in the prediction of injuries and of potential athletic performance. (15%)
3. Assist the Director of High Performance in all aspects of a comprehensive, NCAA Division I intercollegiate strength and condition program. Provide support and assistance with scheduling, staff, programming, implementation, and overall operational logistics as directed by the head coach. (15%)
4. Attend all home and away men’s basketball games. This includes non-conference and conference competitions. (10%)
5. Seek and acquire additional professional knowledge through maintenance of CEU’s, attending professional seminars, and reading professional journals, books, and articles, while maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• One to three years’ experience in exercise science/strength and conditioning or an equivalent combination of education of experience.
• Advanced experience with Teambuildr: Online S&C Software for Performance Coaches.
• Advancement experience with Perch-Velocity based training software.
• Advanced Hawkin-Forceplate solution for sport science and rehab.
• Advance experience in Kinexon-sports analytics.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Teamworks.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Outlook.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Competent computer literacy skills.
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), and ACE (American Council on Exercise) or comparable certifications required.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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