VCU Athletics seeks an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to provide the student-athlete with the tools to develop and optimize their athletic capabilities. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance & Student-Athlete Wellness, the Assistant Sports Performance Coach works to further VCU Athletics' mission to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Typical Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree;
• Minimum one (1) semester experience at the NCAA Division l level;
• Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours which include nights, weekends and overnight travel;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-tasking environment, with a strong sense of principles and ethics in regard to the welfare of student-athletes; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Preferred hiring standard - An advanced degree or training & experience equivalent to an advanced degree.

Typical Licensure

• Current CPR and First Aid certification; and
• Valid driver's license.