Assistant Coach or Associate Head Coach may be offered depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel will be required. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.
Purpose
To provide technical and professional supervision of the preparation of student-athletes for Division I Intercollegiate athletic competition through the utilization of scientifically based principles of athletic performance training.
Responsibilities
Design, instruct, supervise and provide technical assistance in implementing speed, strength, agility and conditioning programs for assigned sports teams. Ensure programs maximize sport-specific performance. Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and physiological principles behind training methods.
Manage and oversee testing protocols to determine the effectiveness of strength and conditioning training plans. Adjust training programs based on data to ensure continued development.
Assist in the implementation and collaboration of rehabilitation and reconditioning programs prescribed by the Sports Medicine staff. Support injury prevention initiatives and facilitate return-to-play protocols.
Oversee weight room equipment maintenance, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning. Enforce safety rules to maintain an optimal training environment.
Maintain accurate records of student-athlete's progress. Report on student-athlete development to coaching staff.
Work closely with sport coaches, athletic trainers, and other performance staff to ensure integrated training strategies.
Assist with on-campus recruiting efforts for assigned teams.
Stay current with the latest strength and conditioning techniques through conferences, workshops, and certifications. Apply new knowledge to improve programs.
Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus.
Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in area that provides a knowledge base in exercise physiology and athletic performance. Two years of work experience as a full-time strength and conditioning coach in NCAA Division I Olympic sports and or professional sports. Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified, SCCC, through Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Sports Performance Coach certified, U.S.A.W. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with male and female athletes. AHA Adult CPR, AED certification. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in area that provides a knowledge base in exercise physiology and athletic performance. Previous playing and or coaching experience with track and field at the collegiate, or professional level. Experience with programming design for track and field programs, as well as a variety of other Olympic sport teams. Olympic Weightlifting background in teaching, coaching, and instructing. Knowledge and support of NCAA rules and regulations. Documented success implementing performance training systems.
