Performance Coach Senior (Job Id: 43465)

Job ID: 43465

Location: Athletic Administration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field and four years of experience in strength and conditioning training with collegiate or professional athletes. Certification as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) along with CPR and First Aid Certification.  Grade EAF Salary Minimum $45,000

• Master's degree in exercise science or related field.
• 5-6 years of related work experience in a sport performance setting within a Division I collegiate or professional sport program, including with the sport of baseball.
• Proficient knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment, technology, and techniques including, but not limited to Athlete Management Platforms, Force Plates, and Catapult GPS Technology/Openfield Platform.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Google Suite, GymAware, and 1080 Sprint Technologies.
• USA Weightlifting, Functional Movement Systems, and OnBaseU certifications.
• Precision Nutrition certification.

The University of Louisville (Olympic) Sports Performance program has an opening for a Senior Performance Coach.  This position works closely with the entire performance team, representing the front line of program, spending significant time on the training floor developing Cardinal student-athletes, and sustaining our championship culture. They effectively and professionally implement our training philosophy, protocols, and methodologies with 2-3 Cardinal teams, while also serving as a teacher and mentor within our mentorship program. They engage in sport-specific projects, and play a critical role in the day-to-day operation of the Marshall Center facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implementation of programming, testing, and evaluation for assorted Olympic sports, under the supervision of the Assistant Director and senior staff.
• Manage execution of facility and equipment maintenance via daily, weekly and monthly checklists.
• Contribute as a member of 1-2 content-specific teams (within Team of Teams model).
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned by Assistant Director/Director.

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

To apply for this position, follow the "Online App. Form" link below and then click on the "Apply Now". You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the "Submit" button.  Detailed instructions are available at louisville.edu/jobs in the "My Career Tools" section.  Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM each Monday.

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