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Commonpoint Queens

$35/hr

... Youth Sports Clinic Supervisor, the coach ensures a safe and positive experience for all ... Set expectations for team involvement and behavior. Assist with game-day setup and breakdown.

YMCA of the Suncoast

Sports Coach

Palm Harbor, FL · On-site

$15 - $15.10/hr

... Sports/Swim Coach shall be responsible for coaching and instructing their team ... The YMCA coach will work together with the assistant coaches to ensure that their team has strong ...

TOCA Football

Youth Sports Coach

Eastlake, OH

Instruction (70%) * Assist with multi-sport and sport-specific classes. * Provide feedback and ... Experience coaching or working with children ages 12 months-8 years preferred. * Willingness to ...

INCLYOUSION SPORTS LLC

Youth Sports Coach

Haverhill, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Coach an assigned group of children sport and social skill development, safety, fair play and sportsmanship, through the established methods of Inclyousion Sports. * Assist the parents of children in ...

INCLYOUSION SPORTS LLC

Youth Sports Coach

Peabody, MA

$20/hr

Coach an assigned group of children sport and social skill development, safety, fair play and sportsmanship, through the established methods of Inclyousion Sports. * Assist the parents of children in ...

INCLYOUSION SPORTS LLC

Youth Sports Coach

Grafton, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Coach an assigned group of children sport and social skill development, safety, fair play and sportsmanship, through the established methods of Inclyousion Sports. * Assist the parents of children in ...

INCLYOUSION SPORTS LLC

Youth Sports Coach

Grafton, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Coach an assigned group of children sport and social skill development, safety, fair play and sportsmanship, through the established methods of Inclyousion Sports. * Assist the parents of children in ...

INCLYOUSION SPORTS LLC

Youth Sports Coach

Grafton, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Coach an assigned group of children sport and social skill development, safety, fair play and sportsmanship, through the established methods of Inclyousion Sports. * Assist the parents of children in ...

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What are Assistant Sports Coaches?

Assistant Sports Coaches are professionals who support head coaches in training and developing athletes or teams. They help implement practice routines, provide feedback to players, and assist with administrative and organizational tasks. Their responsibilities may also include monitoring athlete fitness, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety during training sessions. Assistant coaches play a crucial role in fostering teamwork, skill development, and overall team success. They often serve as a bridge between athletes and head coaches, helping to communicate strategies and address individual needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Sports Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Sports Coach, you need a solid understanding of your sport, basic coaching techniques, and often a certification such as CPR/First Aid or coaching credentials. Familiarity with video analysis tools, training equipment, and team management software is also valuable. Strong communication, motivational abilities, and organizational skills help you support athletes and collaborate with head coaches. These competencies are essential for fostering athlete development, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive team environment.

What are the typical responsibilities and team collaborations for an Assistant Sports Coach during a sports season?

As an Assistant Sports Coach, your daily responsibilities often include supporting the head coach in planning and running training sessions, providing one-on-one feedback to athletes, and monitoring player progress. You’ll collaborate closely with other coaching staff, athletic trainers, and sometimes parents to address player needs and ensure the team environment is positive and productive. Throughout the season, you may also be involved in scouting, organizing equipment, and helping with game-day logistics. This collaborative, hands-on role provides excellent exposure to various coaching and leadership techniques, making it a valuable stepping stone for career advancement in athletic coaching.
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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL • On-site

$18.31/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary: $18.31 Hourly
Location : 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 01357
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 10/20/2025
Summary
The Assistant Sports Performance Coach assists the Head Sports Performance coach, provides instruction on to members of various athletic teams to help ensure peak performance in the areas of strength and conditioning in the absence of the head coach . This position reports to the Head Sports Performance Coach.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develops, implements and supervises comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports to optimize student-athlete performance
  • Works closely with head sports performance coach and athletic trainers to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student- athletes
  • Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested
  • Works to identify facility needs and initiate and develop plans and projects to meet those needs
  • Works closely with individual coaching staffs to understand performance goals and expectations of their student athletes
  • Assists with student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring
  • Coordinates work with coaches, other support staff, and constituents for purposes of scheduling
  • Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions
  • Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision. Ensures equipment is maintained at all times
  • Ensures all operations are conducted with safety as the first priority, in accordance to the University's policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with campus student wellness staff and administration to effectively operate the strength and conditioning areas within the regulations and expectations of the University

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education, or related field.
  • CSCS Certification or SCCC Certification from either of these nationally accredited organizations
  • Professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CPR and First Aid certification (required upon hiring)

Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found

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