Associate Director, Sports Performance Coach

Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy director of sports performance, supporting administration and building relationships with head coaches and student-athletes.
• Develop and implement year-round educational programs regarding strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, and regeneration.
• Conduct individual and group instruction in strength, speed, and conditioning training activities.
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate student-athlete performance testing.
• Consult with University sports medicine staff regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and orderly environment during all training activities.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and management of student interns.
• Perform other instructional duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
• Two years of directly related club or collegiate Division I experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) designation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
• Equivalent education and/or professional experience.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies.
• Flexible spending account benefits.
• Tuition remission benefits (subject to employment duration).
• Retirement contributions.
• Eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program.

About the Company

The University of Portland is a National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I institution and West Coast Conference (WCC) member located in Portland, Oregon.