University of Southern California is hiring: Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Overview

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This role is responsible for implementing evidence-based training programs for teams assigned by the Director of Olympic Sports Performance. Training programs will seek to optimize performance and decrease injury potential; this includes sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques and placing an emphasis on safety at all times.

This position involves assisting with the overall operation of the Sports Performance department as determined by the Director of Sports Performance while promoting the philosophy and objectives of the athletic department. Reporting directly to the Director of Olympic Sport Performance, the Assistant Sport Performance Coach will work in collaboration with the sport performance staff, sports science, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sport staff, and other areas within athletics. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a growth mindset that seeks to implement best practice training protocols within the scope of their team’s/sport’s needs. Knowledge of and experience in higher education and understanding of the culture and needs of college athletes are preferred.

This is an exempt position, and work responsibilities in evenings and on weekends are expected.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement an evidence-based training program to optimize performance and decrease injury potential, including sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques with an emphasis on safety at all times.
• Collaborate with sport science, nutrition, athletic medicine, and the coaching staff of assigned teams to identify physical imbalances, injury trends specific to the sport, and opportunities to enhance performance to deliver a comprehensive training program for student-athletes.
• Maintain files tracking changes in performance throughout the student-athletes’ careers at USC, and review data regularly with the Director of Sports Performance, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an area focused on human performance (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of 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 working in Division I baseball preferred.
• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports-related field ideal.
• Valid driver’s license required. Position will participate in the DMV Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.

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

Salary

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and market considerations when extending an offer.

To Apply

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

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. USC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

This position exists to provide sports performance coaching to student-athletes by supervising and guiding workouts. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in an area focused on human performance (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of experience (5 years preferred).