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Assistant Coach, Sports Performance
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Position Number: 5888434
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Coach, Sports Performance

Job ID: 280425
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Develops, monitors, and instructs student-athletes in a variety of conditioning programs for designated sports. Assists leaders and/or coaches in the day-to-day operations of the Sport Performance facility. Provides assigned student-athletes with well-rounded programs that are up to date with current standards and research. Adheres to all rules and regulations that govern the program. Assists with assigned administrative duties.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Designs, implements, oversees, and maintains scientifically based strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams and/or cohort of student-athletes
2. Performs appropriate testing to determine the needs of each assigned student-athlete to assist with program development and individual goals
3. Employs sound coaching techniques and practices
4. Provides supervision of the weight room facility, maintains equipment, and maintains a safe and functioning training facility
5. Responsible for the scheduling and maintenance of the weight room and facilities
6. Reports and documents injuries incurred while training to the appropriate staff and leadership
7. Develops and maintains an internship program in accordance with Kennesaw State University's
internship coordinators and the Exercise Science department
8. Directs and oversees assigned sport performance coach interns in day-to-day program operations
9. Assists with functional rehabilitation as assigned
10. Maintains student-athlete program records and reports program status to coaches
11. Assists with daily administrative requirements
12. Follows appropriate opening and closing procedures
13. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Certification for Strength and Conditioning personnel (CSCS and/or SCCC)
Current, and valid CPR/AED certification

Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant experience in strength conditioning, performance training, and/or coaching in a post-secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sport program

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and the public
Serves as a spokesperson for the intercollegiate program
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, and conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite and related athletics software programs)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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