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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY • On-site

$52K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and implementing sport-specific training programs for varsity teams and other intercollegiate teams as needed.

  • Train athletes in proper techniques for exercises such as Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement skills, flexibility, and conditioning, and monitor their progress.

  • Collaborate with sports medicine staff to develop injury prevention programs and support injured athletes' return to play.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
The Hobart and William Smith Assistant Sports Performance coach will be responsible for the design and implementation of year-round, sport-specific training programs for several varsity teams as assigned. This individual will also assist the Assistant AD for Sports Performance and Associate Head Strength & Conditioning Coach in the implementation and supervision of sport-specific training programs for other intercollegiate teams as needed. The Assistant Sports Performance Coach must be able to effectively train large groups, motivate athletes, instill competitiveness and have the ability to collaborate and compromise. The individual should possess excellent leadership skills and have a strong desire to serve as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assist Head Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Coach in consulting with head coaches to determine team and individual strength, fitness and conditioning needs.
  • Design and implementation of sport-specific training programs for teams as determined by the Head Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Coach. Emphasis of programming on injury prevention and performance enhancement of student-athletes.
  • Design and implementation of sport-specific speed and agility programs.
  • Implement appropriate testing methods to assess fitness levels of athletes pre- and post- season.
  • Demonstrate and monitor proper technique in a variety of exercises that will be utilized in the strength and conditioning program, including but not limited to, Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement skills, flexibility and conditioning.
  • Collaborate with the HWS sports medicine staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodate injured student-athletes to facilitate return to play.
  • Assist in the hiring and supervision of student workers.
  • Support education of student-athletes on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery and other healthy living aspects
  • Provide support in maintaining an environment that is marked by the highest priority on safety, attention to detail, respect for all, commitment to improving, and teamwork.
  • Help oversee the general maintenance of RFK, fueling station, & other facilities to ensure it is both safe and impressive for current and prospective HWS student-athletes.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule involving early mornings, evenings and/or weekends as needed.
  • Research and remain current on developments in the strength and conditioning field.
  • Have a willingness to learn and improve as a strength and conditioning professional.

Other Information:
This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary: $52,855.07
About HWS
A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.
Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field required. A master's degree in Exercise Science or related field is preferred. Applicants must hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification (e.g. NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, USAW), as well as CPR/AED and First Aid Certification. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills. The candidate should have knowledge of NCAA Division I and Division III rules related to strength and conditioning.

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