Working Position Title Assistant Director of Sports Performance (4403)
Classification Coach, Assistant
Position Number 00004403
Open Date 03/11/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date 04/01/2024
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Temporary
FLSA Exempt
Job code 1170
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit Intercollegiate Athletics
Division Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niuhuskies.com

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team(s).
• Strives to reduce the likelihood of sports-related injuries or the aggravation of such injuries during practice sessions and scheduled contests by being knowledgeable of the injuries sustained in the sport and teaching proper prevention methods, directing appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warm ups, and working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contests.
• Responsible for team training for assigned sport(s).

• Enables student-athletes to perform to their physical potential in their sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training programs.
• Develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes.
• Manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.

• Promotes commitment, teamwork and develops working relationships.
• Establishes rapport with and ensures open lines of communication with the coaching staff, student-athletes of all teams, and athletic training staff.

• Assists in the administration of the entire program, including assisting with daily weight room practices and conditioning responsibilities.
• Provides an overall positive environment for the strength and conditioning development of all student-athletes.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

• Supports recommendations as set forth by athletics department designated registered dietitian for good nutrition and supplementation for the health and performance of the student-athletes.

• Develops and implements a cleaning schedule for the weight room and weight room equipment in the Yordon Center weight room.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science field.
• Minimum two years of experience in strength and conditioning on the university or college level.
• Minimum one year of administrative experience in a sports training facility, department, or program.
• USA weightlifting certification.
• Minimum one year of speed development experience.

Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master's Degree

Physical demands/requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, general office requirements.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 5/01/24
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2024
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Varies days, nights, weekends
Salary Commensurate with experience; NIU offers a robust Benefits Package
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range See above
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Certifications

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76832
Is Background Check Required? Yes
EEO Statement Summary
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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