What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Sports Performance - Olympic Sports / Education Support Specialist II position at Longwood University?
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Coach, Sports Performance - Olympic Sports / Education Support Specialist II (T0028). The Assistant Director of Sports Performance will be responsible for developing and implementing sports performance programs for 3-6 assigned teams. Additionally, this role will involve assisting in the management of student interns and overseeing the Sports Performance Center in Iler.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and implement sports performance programs for 3-6 assigned teams, including but not limited to resistance training, conditioning, power development, athlete monitoring, and speed and agility training.
- Motivate and oversee student-athletes during weight room sessions.
- Track and record team training results to demonstrate progress.
- Collaborate with Student-Athlete Enhancement team members to develop a comprehensive wellness plan for student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other Student-Athlete Enhancement team members to plan and implement educational sessions for student-athletes.
- Oversee and maintain the cleanliness of the weight room.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Certification) are required.
- CPR/First Aid certified.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working at the Division I level.
- Experience working with or playing Division I baseball.
- Experience using TeamBuildr software.
- Ability to manage student-athlete educational workshops on various topics, including but not limited to nutrition, hydration, sleep, and recovery methods.
- Proven ability to enhance sport coach education in the area of sports performance.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division I compliance and the general environment.
- Proven ability to perform physical activities requiring significant arm, leg, and full-body movement, such as demonstrating lifts, speed/agility/conditioning drills, climbing, lifting, balancing, standing for extended periods, and handling weight room equipment.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in a pay band 3. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
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Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 2/5/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.
