Assistant Sports Performance Coach (Women's Soccer/Tennis)

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The VCU Department of Athletics currently seeks an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to support the VCU Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, and Men's Tennis programs by providing the student-athletes with the tools to develop and optimize their athletic capabilities. Reporting to the Associate AD for Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Wellness, the Assistant Sports Performance Coach works to further VCU Athletics' mission to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or training & experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience at the NCAA Division I level;
• Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours which include nights, weekends and overnight travel;
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-tasking environment, with a strong sense of principles and ethics in regard to the welfare of student-athletes; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree or training & experience equivalent to an advanced degree; and
• Two years of sport-specific experience (Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis)

Required Licenses/ Certifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification; and
• Valid driver's license.

Salary Range: Commensurate



Position Details:

Department: Sports Performance
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE:
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Elizabeth French

Contact Email: frenchea@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: