Job Description
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, Interassociation Guidelines, and/or Consensus Guidelines and in conjunction with the use of performance data and analytics: tests athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement; analyzes available data on strength and conditioning of new and returning student-athletes in order to identify potential levels of physical ability; develops, implements, and monitors safe and effective strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for Women’s Basketball 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; assists in supervising and monitoring safe and successful operation of sports performance facilities.
Participates in team meetings with staff members representing athletic training, performance nutrition, performance psychology, and student athlete development.
Works in conjunction with sports medicine 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.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Actively participates in public relations appearances and community services activities.
Promotes the Sports Performance department, including assisting with on-campus recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes.
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.
Complies with certification guidelines for continuing education.
Complies with all NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
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; exercise equipment as needed.
Unusual Working Conditions: May work outside in various weather conditions.
Work Schedule: Regularly works weekends and evenings as required. Travels with teams as assigned.
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over student employees.
Reports to: Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: CPR/AED and First Aid upon hire; National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) Certification at time of application.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree. One or more years of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics; National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Two or more years of post-graduate strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics; National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) Certification.
