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What is the difference between Assistant Athlete Performance vs Athletic Trainer?

AspectAssistant Athlete PerformanceAthletic Trainer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CSCS), bachelor's degree in sports science or related fieldLicensed or certified athletic trainer (ATC), bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, sports teams, gyms, fitness centersClinics, sports teams, schools, hospitals
Employer & IndustrySports teams, fitness centers, sports performance clinicsSchools, sports organizations, healthcare facilities
Primary FocusAssisting with training programs, performance enhancement, injury preventionInjury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention

Assistant Athlete Performance professionals focus on enhancing athletic performance through training and conditioning, while Athletic Trainers specialize in injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. Both roles work closely with athletes but have distinct responsibilities and required credentials.

What are the career options in assistant athlete performance?

Career options in assistant athlete performance include roles such as sports performance coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, and sports scientist. These positions often require knowledge of exercise science, certifications like CSCS or NSCA, and work in sports teams, training facilities, or sports medicine clinics.

Assistant Coach - High School

Buena Vista School District R 31

Buena Vista, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist the head coach with instructing students in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

  • Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.

  • Supervise athletes during practices and competitions, monitor their performance, and assist in determining game strategies.


Job description

Applicants express what sport interested in by checking applicable boxes within the Extracurricular page.  Please include detail of interest in the Statement.
Buena Vista High School Athletics
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Coach  
Supervisor: Head Coach, Athletics Director & Principal
Job Summary
Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the high school athletics program at Buena Vista High School.  The assistant coach assists with conducting practices, motivating students, instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques, and coaching at competitions.
Essential Duties
  1. Assists the head coach with instructing students in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
  2. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
  3. Assesses student's skills, monitors students during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
  4. Assists in determining game/event strategy.
  5. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
  6. Follows established procedures set by Athletic Trainer, in the event of an injury.
  7. Models good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, administrators and spectators.
  8. Helps distribute and check back in all equipment, supplies and uniforms issued to the students.
  9. Assists the head coach in selecting award winners at the end of the season.
  10. Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
  11. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
  1. Attends required coaches meetings and fulfills all necessary requirements which include CHSAA coaches test, concussion training and be First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
  2. Attends clinics and other professional activities to enhance coaching performance.  
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Preferred)
Some experience as an assistant or head coach at the youth, middle school or high school level.  Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.  Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, see and read printed material; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the phone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors.
Questions please contact Scott Crites, BVMS/BVHS Athletics Director
Email: ScottCr@bvschools.org
Phone: 719-395-7103
Starting pay is dependent on individual sport applying for