Sports Performance Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jan 31, 2025
Expired Date: Feb 12, 2025QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Part-time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Sports Performance Coach
Job Description
Missouri Western State University invites applications for the position of Sports Performance Coach. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for all athletic teams, as specified by the Director of Sports Performance.
Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri Western is an
NCAA
Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Sports Performance Coach
Job Description
Missouri Western State University invites applications for the position of Sports Performance Coach. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for all athletic teams, as specified by the Director of Sports Performance.
Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri Western is an
NCAA
Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (
MIAA
) in 16 sports and Great Lakes Valley Conference (
GLVC
) in 1 sport.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
:
Assists director of sports performance in the development of athletic performance training programs for assigned teams
Implements appropriate training programs for student-athletes regardless of their skill-level and/or training experience
Monitors correct exercise technique at all times
Keeps record of important key performance indicators to track student-athlete development over time
Collaborates with sports medicine team on return to play protocols of injured student-athletes
Reports to head sport coaches about student-athletes performance and rate of progress
Demonstrates effective communication skills to establish positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators
Assists with oversight of interns and part-time positions in sports performance
Oversees athletic performance operations assigned by director of sports performance
Other duties as assigned
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of scientific best practices in strength and conditioning
Knowledge of successful rehabilitation processes of injured student-athletes
Knowledge of proper nutrition practices and ability to educate student-athletes within the scope of a strength and conditioning professional
Knowledge of
NCAA
rules and regulations
Ability to coach student-athletes
Ability to develop relationships with players, coaches, sports medicine, and administration
Ability to recognize potential health risks of student-athletes
Ability to adapt and adjust to circumstances
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to supervise and manage staff
Knowledge of
VBT
,
GPS
, and heart rate monitoring systems
Organized and adaptable in a highly demanding environment
Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related degree
1-2 years experience in a collegiate training environment or the equivalent
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (
CSCS
) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (
SCCC
) certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
CPR
/First Aid certification
A valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related degree
Physical Demands
Generally works in an office or an indoor or outdoor sports environment.
May be exposed to the loud noise of an audience at games.
May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures
Position requires heavy physical activity, and the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must be able to be on feet multiple hours during the day on a multitude of different surfaces
Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
Team travel as assigned by director
Regular early mornings, nights and occasional weekends
Required travel nights and/or weekends.
Hours of Work
Schedule will vary depending upon needs of the department
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S755P | | Open Date | 01/30/2025 | | Priority Deadline | 02/12/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
* Do you have a valid current driver's license?
- Yes
- No
* What is your highest level of education attained?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial) 4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Optional Documents
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