Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

The Assistant Athletic Performance Coach reports to the Head Athletic Performance Coach and is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and administering aspects of the athletic performance program. This position will coach student athletes in the principles of proper conditioning and maximizing athletic performance.
This is a part‑time position working August through May (10 months).
Annual salary starts at approximately $20,000.

Stewardship Statement:
This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining the institution's Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman community, the staff member will join with the institution's sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God's love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions.

Additionally, this position contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other faiths, cultures, or backgrounds.

• Assist with all aspects of the coaching and management of a competitive NCAA Division II athletic performance program.
• Instruct student-athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts and safety.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of and ability to comply with all NCAA Division II, MIAA Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Schedule and conduct regular strength and conditioning sessions with student-athletes to ensure student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Collaborate with the Head Coaches to develop strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct within the mission of Newman University.
• Assist with fundraising, promotional, and public relations events within the community, including on-campus and off-campus, specifically booster club activities and community engagement/service projects.
• Complete all University-required trainings including Title IX and FERPA.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

• Certified through a nationally recognized strength and conditioning program with a CSCS certification.
• Experience as a successful athletic performance coach.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check.
• Effective leadership and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations preferred.
• Sound human relations skills in dealing with student-athletes, university personnel, and members of the off-campus community.
• Ability to participate with fundraising within the community.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Must be able to be certified in First aid and CPR, as required by NCAA rules.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and outside work on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes.
• Demonstration of appropriate skills may involve strained muscles or orthopedic related injuries from running, jumping, throwing, kicking, or hitting.
• Health and safety factors to be considered include injuries from field/court related activities and training responsibilities.

Employees are expected to exhibit a high degree of personal integrity in support of the University's Mission.

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives,…