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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs.

Application deadline:Open Until Filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,000 per month for 10 months plus the potential of a tuition waiver and an on-campus apartment

Summary: The primary function of the Assistant Sports Performance Coach, working under the supervision of Director of Sports Performance, for assigned intercollegiate athletic teams at the University of Illinois Springfield is to instruct student-athletes on safe and effective exercises, speed development, change of direction skills, and conditioning for enhancing athletic ability and injury prevention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive strength and conditioning program design for student-athletes as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
• Detailed instruction and education to execute all training exercises safely and correctly specific to performance enhancement methods to achieve desired results.
• Testing and evaluation of student-athletes to effectively monitor desired training outcomes.
• Work directly with athletic training staff regarding student-athlete welfare such as daily injury reports, musculoskeletal examinations, and safety and equipment recommendations.
• Promote commitment, teamwork, work collaboratively, and build quality, working relationships with administration, coaches, student-athletes, University staff, business vendors, and stakeholders.
• Support recommendations set forth by athletics department designated registered dietician for good nutrition and supplementation for the health and performance of the student-athletes.
• Strategic scheduling for effective and efficient use of facilities by teams.
• Accountable for compliance with NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules and regulations, University of Illinois policies and procedures, and Federal and State of Illinois laws.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Director of Sports Performance, and/or Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sport management, kinesiology, recreation or related field required. Candidates should hold or be pursuing a National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association's Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) are required. CPR/First Aid certification. Evening and weekend work required as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous collegiate experience working with strength and conditioning for student-athletes preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong professionalism, communication skills, and leadership skills. Ability to motivate student-athletes to perform to their optimal level. Ability to work successfully with a diverse campus community.

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.