Assistant Athletic Performance Coach - Olympic Sports

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach for Olympic Sports.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance and Sports Science, this individual will be responsible for:

Providing instructional programming, supervision, and corrective exercise assistance to their assigned teams;

Building successful and competitively excellent Olympic Sports programs through their strength skills;

Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the facility, including assisting with clean up and maintenance of weight room equipment;

Supporting coaching staff in the design and implementation of individualized programs in speed, strength, movement, and physical conditioning;

Training student-athletes in proper weightlifting techniques, implementing conditioning protocols, and coaching plyometric techniques;

Utilizing performance technology such as Kinexon/Catapult, Polar, First Beat, etc. to enhance the program;

Working constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment as it relates to the welfare of the student-athletes; and

Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) along with current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Master's degree in Exercise Science or related field; prior coaching experience with a NCAA Division I strength and conditioning program.

Salary Range: $52,915.20 - $75,000/year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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