Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the
Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for select
sports including training, technical supervision, evaluation and
preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with
the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and the Head
Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports
performance/strength and conditioning programs unique to individual
sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their
full potential. Travel is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide student-athletes with outcome driven sports performance
programs based on the physical demands of the sport and the injury
profile of the student-athlete.
- Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports
performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sport’s
specific needs.
-Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports
performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.
- Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break
periods.
-Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for
the teams they work with and all Fairfield student-athletes.
- Facilitate specific programming and analysis, develop a
periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year.
- Responsible for holding the standards for exercise execution in
regards to technique. Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform
the exercises prescribed.
- Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their
performance in relation to the Sports Performance department’s
standards.
- Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback
and analysis to student-athletes and coaches.
- Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in
all aspects of departmental operations.
Experience:
-2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a
Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant
Coach
- Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning
Association) required
- CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
certification required
- CPR/First Aid Certification required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of strength training equipment required
-Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data
analytics, and sport technology preferred
Education:
B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human
Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis
on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance. Master’s
Degree in related field preferred.
This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT
campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.
Category:
Athletics - Admin
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
