Assistant Director, Sports Performance Coach

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

Level Scope:

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential Functions:

• Act as the primary Sports Performance Coach for assigned Olympic Sports programs, including Beach Volleyball, Track & Field, and Cross Country.

• Critique and supervise student-athletes in the use of free-weight, equipment based, and body weight resistive exercise. Knowledge and experience in doing so is vital. If student-athletes are allowed to continue using improper technique then injury resulting in hospitalization, surgery and even death are potential consequences.

• Educate student-athletes on proper lifting techniques of free weights and machine lifting. Several types of lifts are required. Every type of lift requires a different skill development as different muscles and/or angles of lifting are being focused on. Improper technique could cause major structural and muscular damage.

• Develop strength and conditioning program that is tailored to the demands of designated sport/s along with individual constraints that each student-athlete faces.

• Develop, monitor and instruct speed, agility and conditioning programs for each sport. Each sport will have specific criteria needed depending upon the demands of the sport at the time of year in comparison to their playing season.

• Track student-athlete progress on the computer, develop a file system and adjust workouts depending upon gains of each individual and season of lifting that the student-athlete is in. Special attention must be given to developing individual and team goals in off-season, during season, post-season and pre-season.

• Student-athletes must be carefully monitored during workouts for signs of dehydration, excessive fatigue and overstepping proven physical, mental and emotional limitations of the student-athlete.

• Must establish and maintain working relationships with all sport staff and support staff within the Athletic Department. Also, must maintain and cultivate good working relationship with nutritional supplement vendors.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience and knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

• Experience with instruction of exercise technique, training of student-athletes and personnel, record management, monitoring all programs, emergency procedures and number of participants within the facility (room capacity).

• Ability to educate and supervise student-athletes in the use of weight training equipment and lifting techniques.

• Expected to know/interpret applicable Boise State, State Board of Education, Conference Rules and the NCAA Rules Manual. These regulations are highly technical and specialized to strength and conditioning

• Learn and understand the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance, Health & Wellness' philosophy, to develop and document specific sports performance programs for intercollegiate student-athletes, and schedule facility for use.

• Candidates must also be individuals of high character, adaptable to new situations and environments, open-minded to various backgrounds and populations, exceptional communicators and intrinsically motivated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience working at the collegiate level in sports performance.

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)

• CPR and First Aid Certifications (must be completed within one month of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Previous experience working with beach volleyball and track & field at the collegiate level

Salary and Benefits:

$45,000/year. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• References

• In place of a cover letter, please answer the four (4) questions below, in 100 words or less per question, on a word document and upload to your application.

• Define the attributes of an individual with high character and describe how you fit these attributes?

• Describe what collaboration looks like to you between Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Mental Health.

• As performance coaches, we strive to positively impact student-athlete performance in sport, as well as daily life. How do you plan to model this for your student-athletes?

• Describe what it would mean to you to be a Boise State Bronco.

Advertised: June 21, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close: July 5, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time