Position Title: Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Position Summary: The Wingate University athletic department provides student-athletes with the opportunity and encouragement to progress toward and ultimately earn the degree of their choice. Additionally, student-athletes are provided the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment with the high standards of academic scholarship, leadership, and spiritual growth as set forth in the university statement of purpose. Under the direction of the Director of Sports Performance, the assistant sports performance coach will develop and implement appropriate strength, speed, nutrition, and conditioning programs for operations for Wingate University teams assigned.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist in all aspects of the Wingate University Sports Performance daily operations.
- Design and implement sports performance programs for teams assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
- Effectively teach and execute proper technique of lifts and drills, strong command and supervision of team workouts.
-Assist sports medicine staff with rehabilitation of sports related injuries to student-athletes.
-Help mentor current/future graduate assistants, interns, and volunteer Sports Performance coaches.
-Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Sports Performance facility.
-Remain compliant with all appropriate Wingate University, South Atlantic Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification
-One + years of collegiate or professional sports performance experience
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace, with a variety of teams, coaches, sports medicine, sports scientists, and nutrition professionals, and support staff
-The candidate must also possess strong organizational and communications skills
-Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other Office programs; strength and conditioning technology is encouraged
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience working simultaneously with a wide range of sports
-Demonstrated experience collecting, tracking, and utilizing athlete data to enhance sports performance program
-Certifications encouraged: USAW, FMS, CISSN, PRI, etc.
Please apply to the position using the following link - https://wingate.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WU/job/Assistant-Coach_JR101044
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age (over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
