Job Description:
Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Sports Performance position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).
This is a full-time, 12-month position. The position will support and assist the Director of Sports Performance in all phases of the sports performance program. Duties will focus on providing and ensuring a safe training environment while directly overseeing the development and implementation of training programs for multiple student-athletes in a variety of sports.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League and ECAC rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test. Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in Exercise Science or related field.
- Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) in the form of C.S.C.S. or S.C.C.C. required.
- A minimum 2 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience, preferred.
Job Competencies
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate and relate well to student-athletes.
- Strong work ethic, passion for the profession and commitment to student-athletes.
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and be a positive member of the team.
- Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities
- The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.
Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-07-25
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Coach, Sports Performance
Department:
Athletics and Recreation
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
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