University of Southern California is hiring: Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Assistant Sports Performance Coach Apply Athletics Los Angeles, California

Overview

The University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university and part of the Trojan Family. USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom, supporting 600+ student-athletes across 23 sports. We seek an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to implement evidence-based training programs for assigned teams, focusing on performance optimization and injury reduction, with an emphasis on safety.

Job Description

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Sports Performance Coach. This role reports to the Director of Olympic Sports Performance and collaborates with sport performance staff, sports science, sports medicine, nutrition, and coaching staff. Responsibilities include implementing sport-specific conditioning, resistance training, speed and agility techniques, and ensuring safety at all times. Additional duties include assisting with the operation of the Sports Performance department and promoting the department’s philosophy and objectives. The position is exempt and requires some evening and weekend work.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement an evidence-based training program to optimize performance and decrease injury potential, including sport-specific conditioning, resistance training, speed, and agility, with emphasis on safety.
• Collaborate with sport science, nutrition, athletic medicine, and coaching staff to identify physical imbalances and injury trends, delivering a comprehensive training program for student-athletes.
• Maintain files tracking performance changes throughout a student-athlete’s career at USC; review data with the Director of Sports Performance, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; USC reserves the right to modify duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field focused on human performance (master’s degree preferred) and minimum 3 years of experience (5 years preferred); combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education.
• NCAA- and nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification.
• BLS, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Experience in Division I baseball preferred.
• Experience in higher education or a sports-related field is ideal.
• Valid driver’s license; DMV record will be reviewed as part of employment; see USC policies for details.

In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Salary

The annual base salary range is $75,000 – $85,000. Salary offers consider scope and responsibilities, experience, education/training, skills, internal alignment, applicable laws, funding, and market factors.

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested later. USC conducts reference checks and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation inquiries, contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. USC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Req: 20167075 | Posted Date: 09/10/2025