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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Sports Performance
Type
Full-Time
Location
Richmond, Virginia

Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFull-TimeRichmond, VA

Sports Performance Programs: Develop and implement programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, nutrition, mobility, and speed for NCAA Division I athletes to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas. Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design. Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries. Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances. Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises. Maintain safe and effective equipment. Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid. Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve the sports performance program.

Health Understanding of NCAA allowable supplementation rules, i.e., vitamins, supplements, etc. Recognition of the symptoms and behaviors of student-athletes who may be using illegal performance-enhancing substances. Work with a Nutritionist to implement year-round nutritional programs for student-athletes.

Other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.