Assistant Sports Performance Coach - Olympic Sports

  • University of Wyoming - Athletics
  • Laramie, Wyoming
  • Jun 28, 2022
Full time Administrative

Job Description

Basic Function:

Assists the Director of Sports Performance – Olympic Sports in all areas within the program.  Responsible for the sports performance programs for assigned teams.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assumes responsibility for year-round sports performance programs for assigned sports programs. Each program should be scientifically based using the latest research with an emphasis on enhancing athletic ability while reducing the risk of injury.
  • Oversees the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes for assigned sports programs.
  • Maintains current knowledge in all related fields/areas of sports performance. Must also be proficient in teaching free weight techniques, Olympic lifts, jump training and speed development exercises.
  • Works and communicates with all coaches in the athletic department.
  • Daily tracking of student-athlete’s subjective and objective measures (GPS, daily wellness, readiness data, Force Decks, Elite Form) in order to make the appropriate decisions for future training sessions in conjunction with the Sport/Position Coach.
  • Maintains CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain appropriate sports performance certifications.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sport Science or related field
  • Certification: NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC), CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Experience: At least 1 year training Collegiate student-athletes (or equivalent).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: Master’s degree in applicably related field
  • Experience: 2 plus years training experience working with multiple Olympic sports, including but not limited to women’s sports, in a collegiate setting that emphasizes an all-encompassing approach to improving athletic performance

 

 

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume, and contact information with four work-related references.

 

To Apply go to: 

 

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HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

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