Assistant Coach Sports Performance

Assistant Coach Sports Performance - Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025576

Posting Close Date: 6/12/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance with the training for strength development, injury prevention, education, nutrition and recovery guidance for student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare and execute individual and group/team strength and conditioning programs for select sports.
Collaborate with sports medicine department to deliver and execute injury prevention and recovery training programs.
Conduct training sessions and workouts while teaching proper techniques for improved athletic performance.
Track, monitor and execute proper data analytics and key performance indicators (KPI) for results.
Meet with coaches and sports medicine staff to assess needs, develop programs and monitor individual progress.
Track and document injury history and assist in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/sport specific skills to assigned player groups and individuals.
Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety, and physical & mental well-being of the student-athletes.
Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate
Adhere to all University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Provide nutrition and recovery as assigned.
Travel with designated teams as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferred.
Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).
Knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology.
Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
A commitment to the overall wellbeing of student-athletes.
A commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple iniatives.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
Experience in a Division I program preferred.
License or Certification: AED and CPR Certification required upon hire.