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Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Professional Administrative
Job Number: 202600227
Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
Department: Training Room
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit
Salary Grade: Z2
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
Responsible for assisting with the implementation and management of the Sports Performance program.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In compliance with applicable NCAA Policy, Inter-association Guidelines, and/or Consensus Guidelines and in conjunction with the use of performance data and analytics: analyzes available data on strength and conditioning of new and returning student-athletes in order to identify potential levels of physical ability; tests athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement; implements and monitors safe and effective strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for football and sports as assigned, including pre-season, in-season, and off-season workouts; instructs proper technique for appropriate sport specific exercises, and implements appropriate exercise sequences, sets, repetitions, recovery periods, load, frequency, and intensity; instructs athletes in correct execution of flexibility and speed development; assists in supervising and monitoring safe and successful operation of sports performance facilities.
Participates in meetings as assigned with staff members representing athletic training, performance nutrition, performance psychology, and student athlete development.
Works with staff as needed to assist in the execution of prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Works under the direction of the performance nutrition staff to assist in the execution of nutrition education programming, as well as safe and healthy techniques related to achieving body composition and performance goals.
Assists in the supervision of internships, including instruction and coaching development.
Maintains strength and conditioning records, prepares reports of athletes' status and progress.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Actively participates in public relations appearances and community services activities on behalf of the department.
Complies with all NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
Promotes the Sports Performance department, including assisting with on-campus recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes.
Complies with certification guidelines for continuing education.
Performs all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of YSU Sports Performance and the Athletic Department.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Regularly work evenings and weekends as required. Travels with teams as assigned.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over student employees.
Reports To: Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Performance
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: CPR/AED/First Aid certifications*; certification through NSCA or CSCCA. Valid driver's license.
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: NCAA rules and regulations; University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: Exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports medicine, physical education, or a related field and one or more year(s) of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics; certification through NSCA or CSCCA; valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, three or more year(s) of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics as an assistant or head strength and conditioning coach.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform medium work.
Medium: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports medicine, physical education, or a related field and one or more year(s) of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have certification through NSCA or CSCCA?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

05
Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question