Job Details

Athletics Performance Coach, Men's Basketball

Position Number: 6220492
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Athletics Performance Coach, Men's Basketball

Seattle University

Athletics Performance Coach, Men's Basketball

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR): 10

Months Per Year: 12

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Position Summary

Seattle University has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and skilled educator to serve as Athletic Performance Coach. This position provides leadership, instruction and program support in the area of physical and mental performance training specific to the strength, speed and conditioning development of 290 student-athletes. The university sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports.

Reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, the following are the key responsibilities:

Cultivate a welcoming and competitively minded performance teaching and training environment to support student athlete holistic health, safety and success.
Inspire competitive excellence by encouraging and developing emotional and mental resilience.
Design and lead year-round, periodized strength and conditioning programs and activities for assigned sports.
Effectively instruct and motivate participants on safe and proper execution of lifts, drills, exercises, and/or movement patterns to enhance athletic skill, ability and capacity.
Plan and manage team and individual testing and analyze testing results and biometric markers for practical application.
Maintain continuous communication with assigned head coaches to ensure that the training program outcomes support team objectives and priorities
Provide head coaches with analysis of biometric data and performance indicators to improve individual performance and team outcomes and for modifications to training, practice and competition plans.
Actively collaborate with sports medicine personnel to provide holistic care, including injury prevention and exercise modification strategies. Play active role in the reconditioning of student-athletes returning to activity from injury.
Supervise and monitor the Wright Family Performance Center for participant safety, as well as provide structure and guidance to graduate assistants and/or student interns.
Assist and guide assigned teams with fueling station utilization to enhance recovery and student health.

Perform regular cleaning and basic maintenance of performance related training and testing equipment.

Actively maintain professional knowledge base and credentials by researching industry scientific and clinical advancements and innovations.

Marginal Job Functions
Assist with sports nutrition education and meal planning. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Two years related experience at the NCAA Division I level or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Current National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification required at time of hire. Current adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification is also required at time of hire.
Ideal candidates have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment; are committed to promoting inclusive excellence and the university's mission, vision, and values; have demonstrated discretion and professional judgment relative to student care; and possess working knowledge of, and commitment to, NCAA rules and guidelines.
All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or advanced degree with three to five years related experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Advanced knowledge of multi-directional speed and agility modalities.
Demonstrated success leading and developing high level basketball performance training programs.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2809&site=2