Description
To provide technical and professional supervision of student-athletes for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program through the utilization of scientifically based principles of athletic performance training to optimize athletic performance and decrease injury potential.
Responsibilities:
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Comply with departmental policies regarding athletic performance/strength and conditioning programming following transition periods. Incorporate accepted best practices, align with interassociation consensus recommendations and guidelines, and minimize risk factors by adhering to industry safety standards.
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Assist with all facets of the Texas Men's Basketball program operations, including but not limited to team travel, logistics, practice planning, on-campus recruiting, housing, game day operations, and office management, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Men’s Basketball.
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Collaborate and work collaboratively with Athletics performance team members (e.g., athletic trainers, sports dietitians, sports scientists, etc.) Assist in the implementation of reconditioning programs following injury/illness prescribed by the Sports Medicine personnel. Collaborate and work cooperatively with the Head Coach, Athletic Performance, WBB.
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Comply with University, NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and regulations. Comply with general department policies regarding facility use requests, compliance, purchasing, etc.
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Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and Head Coach/Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Performance. Drive a UT and/or personal rental vehicle on and off campus.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Current CSCCa/SCCC or NSCA/CSCS certification.
- Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification OR must complete this certification within the first 10 days of employment.
- Two years of experience as a strength & conditioning coach.
- Experience as a strength & conditioning coach in Basketball.
- Two years of experience designing strength & conditioning programs.
- Demonstrated experience following instructions and taking direction. Excellent time management skills.