Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri Western is an NCAA Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in 16 sports and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in 1 sport.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assists director of sports performance in the development of athletic performance training programs for assigned teams
Implements appropriate training programs for student-athletes regardless of their skill-level and/or training experience
Monitors correct exercise technique at all times
Keeps record of important key performance indicators to track student-athlete development over time
Collaborates with sports medicine team on return to play protocols of injured student-athletes
Reports to head sport coaches about student-athletes performance and rate of progress
Demonstrates effective communication skills to establish positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators
Must be organized and adaptable in a highly demanding environment.
Assists with oversight of interns and part-time positions in sports performance
Oversees athletic performance operations assigned by director of sports performance
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of scientific best practices in strength and conditioning
Knowledge of successful rehabilitation processes of injured student-athletes
Knowledge of proper nutrition practices and ability to educate student-athletes within the scope of a strength and conditioning professional
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to coach student-athletes
Ability to develop relationships with players, coaches, sports medicine, and administration
Ability to recognize potential health risks of student-athletes
Ability to adapt and adjust to circumstances
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to supervise and manage staff
Knowledge of VBT, GPS, and heart rate monitoring systems
Organized and adaptable in a highly demanding environment
Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment