Assistant Coach-High Performance

About the Department

Position Duties

• Design, implement, instruct and progress sports specific training programs to college varsity sports teams. Prepare year-round training programs that will enhance the athleticism of student-athletes and reduce injuries. (50%) Prepare speed and agility sessions and pre-practice/competition warm up protocols. Attend assigned team practices, games, and scheduled conditioning sessions. (30%) Perform daily/weekly/monthly equipment maintenance duties as assigned by head coach. (10%) Oversee work study students in the performance of their daily tasks. (10%) MARGINAL DUTIES: Perform all other duties as may be required.
• Design, implement, instruct and progress sports specific training programs to college varsity sports teams. Prepare year-round training programs that will enhance the athleticism of student-athletes and reduce injuries. (50%)
• Prepare speed and agility sessions and pre-practice/competition warm up protocols. Attend assigned team practices, games, and scheduled conditioning sessions. (30%)
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly equipment maintenance duties as assigned by head coach. (10%)
• Oversee work study students in the performance of their daily tasks. (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Perform all other duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Sports Science related field from an accredited institution Two years’ experience in the sports training field at the Intercollegiate level preferred Experience training in a variety of sports First Aid/CPR/AED Certification NSCA and USAWF Certification preferred Strong leadership and motivational abilities Excellent written and communication skills Competent computer literacy skills May be required to travel to campus during inclement weather.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Sports Science related field from an accredited institution
• Two years’ experience in the sports training field at the Intercollegiate level preferred
• Experience training in a variety of sports
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• NSCA and USAWF Certification preferred
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Competent computer literacy skills
• May be required to travel to campus during inclement weather.

Other Qualifications

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard Communication skills using the spoken word Ability to see within normal parameters Ability to hear within normal range Ability to move about DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Benefits

• Part-time employees are eligible for the College’s meal plan discount, Working Advantage discount, Rhode Island’s Sick and Safe Leave, and voluntary 403(b) retirement plan contributions.