Sports Performance Coach

What you will do:

• Develop, design, implement, and administer sports performance training programs unique to assigned sport(s) and to each individual student-athlete, utilizing evidence based, assessment driven, and current industry training practices.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes during sports performance training sessions. Use discretion and independent judgement in developing and establishing goals, rules, expectations, and motivations for assigned teams and each individual student-athlete.
• Educate student athletes in NCAA Drug Free Sport policies for assigned sport teams.
• Develop programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, ensuring proper execution by student athletes for both efficiency and safety; manage programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required from accredited 4-year university, preferably in sports or health sciences discipline, e.g. Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Movement Science or other related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in strength and conditioning coaching.
• Recommended participation in competitive High school or college athletics and the ability to articulate to student athletes the benefits of sports performance training.
• Possess a certification with the National Strength and Conditional Association (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC)
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.