Job Description

Sports Performance Assistant

Under the direction of the Director of Sports Performance, this position assists in the day-to-day management of the athletics sports performance program within Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, with emphasis on injury prevention, nutrition, and enhanced sport specific athletic performance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops/implements of pre-season, in-season, and off-season strength and conditioning programming for assigned teams under the guidelines/protocols set forth by associated governing bodies (NSCA, CSCCa). Researches and activates best industry practices/strategies/programming towards the achievement of individual and team goals/objectives related to area of assignment.
• Teaches student-athletes proper methods of exercise geared towards injury prevention and enhancement of strength, speed, conditioning, flexibility. Includes demonstration where appropriate.
• Actively provides an environment of learning/growth, managing the safety and conduct of student-athletes while in sports performance facilities.
• Collaborates with assigned sport coaches in the assessment and development/implementation/monitoring of programming toward individual/team goals related to injury mitigation and enhanced sports performance. Includes the acclimation of student-athletes to programming as well as customization of programming to meet individual and positional needs.
• Collaborates with assigned sport coaches and sports performance team in the development, implementation and tracking of short term and long term testing/assessment protocols and results.
• Collaborates with sports medicine and performance nutrition staffs on initiatives/education/programming towards enhancement of holistic student-athlete health/wellness.
• Assists with the development and implementation/enforcement of policies and procedures related to the safe use of facilities and equipment.
• Manages weight room and related facilities, to include equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Represents UCFAA, Inc. and UCF to the NCAA, Conference, other universities, Central Florida community, and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate graduate coursework or master's degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• CSCCa (SCCC) or NSCA (CSCS), as well as CPR / AED certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strength and conditioning experience at the Division I level or higher
• Strong attention to detail and communication (written/verbal) skills also preferred.

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing/complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary: Negotiable

UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please visit their website.

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including:

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.

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