Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Basic Function: 
Implement a comprehensive sport performance training program

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Athletic Performance/Olympic Sports as assigned in creating a championship strength and conditioning training environment and culture for men’s and women’s sports.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Performance/Olympic Sports with the implementation of sport-specific programs based on peer-reviewed, evidence-based protocols to enhance the fitness, strength, power, and speed indices of the intercollegiate athletes in the assigned sport(s).
• Assist the Director of Athletic Performance /Olympic Sports in implementing a motivational environment within which athletes strive for consistent elite level performances.
• Assist with implementation of body-fat reduction/lean body mass enhancement strategies in accordance with sports medicine and dietetics staff.
• Work closely with sport coaches to monitor athlete performance readiness.
• Assist coaches in recruiting process.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Training staff regarding injury reduction and rehabilitation plans
• Collaborate with sport science department and further advance your ability to translate data for sport performance
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Dietetics staff.
• Enforce our standards, policies, and mission statement.
• Actively participate in interdepartmental staff meetings.
• Maintain all records and documentation concerning the student-athletes workouts.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree of Science required
• Master’s in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field preferred
• At least 2 years of professional experience or equivalent combination of professional experience and education preferred
• The following required certifications through one or both accredited strength and conditioning organizations must be maintained: the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCCa), and/or the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Current first aid, CPR and AED certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.msuspartans.com