Northwestern University
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance
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Northwestern University The Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance and assists in all aspects of sports performance for Northwestern Olympic Sports programs. This position is responsible for developing programs that enhance the strength, conditioning and movement development of student-athletes and will work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine and Performance Nutrition staff to ensure the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. This position will work directly with the Baseball program and an additional program to be determined. Key Responsibilities: Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance and the Director of Sports Medicine. Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for Baseball and an additional sport as required. Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned. Oversees strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique. Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches on exercise protocol. Participates in monthly Student-Athlete Performance Summit with Intercollegiate Sports Medicine Staff. Promotes the Olympic Sports Performance program during the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and for external constituents, as needed. Represents the Department at University, Big Ten Conference, and national-level conferences and professional development opportunities as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Performance. Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA. Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a sports performance coach. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA before employment starting date and maintained throughout appointment. Maintenance of CPR, AED and First Aid training required. Previous sports performance coaching experience with Baseball collegiate student-athletes preferred. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred. Benefits: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Equal Opportunity Employer: Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.
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Northwestern University The Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance and assists in all aspects of sports performance for Northwestern Olympic Sports programs. This position is responsible for developing programs that enhance the strength, conditioning and movement development of student-athletes and will work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine and Performance Nutrition staff to ensure the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. This position will work directly with the Baseball program and an additional program to be determined. Key Responsibilities: Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance and the Director of Sports Medicine. Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for Baseball and an additional sport as required. Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned. Oversees strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique. Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches on exercise protocol. Participates in monthly Student-Athlete Performance Summit with Intercollegiate Sports Medicine Staff. Promotes the Olympic Sports Performance program during the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and for external constituents, as needed. Represents the Department at University, Big Ten Conference, and national-level conferences and professional development opportunities as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Performance. Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA. Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a sports performance coach. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA before employment starting date and maintained throughout appointment. Maintenance of CPR, AED and First Aid training required. Previous sports performance coaching experience with Baseball collegiate student-athletes preferred. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred. Benefits: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Equal Opportunity Employer: Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.
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