Missouri Western State University announces a search for a Part-time Sports Performance Coach to join our Athletics Department. The Sports Performance Coach provides comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for all athletic teams, as specified by the Director of Sports Performance. This part-time position is a 9-month position working August – November and January – May, annually. No benefits.
Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, Missouri Western is a 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.
Assists director 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
Be organized and adaptable in a highly demanding environment
Oversees athletic performance operations assigned by director
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related degree is required.
1-2 years’ experience in a collegiate training environment or the equivalent is preferred.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association is required.
CPR/First Aid certification is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.