Associate Sports Performance Coach

Company: Comunidadlift
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description


Stanford's Department Of Athletics, Physical Education And Recreation
Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 120 NCAA championship titles, completed an unpresented sweep of both the men's and women's Capital One Cups, and have brought home the Learfield Director's Cup for 24 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university's physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit.
We are seeking candidates for the position of Associate Sports Performance Coach ("Coach") whose academic excellence, professional qualities, and experience demonstrates leadership in all areas of sports performance.
Responsibilities

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• Development and implementation of athletics performance enhancement programs for men's basketball and men's golf.
  
• Provide a high-level of service delivery, including but not limited to, the development of athletics performance enhancement programs as related to injury prevention and performance enhancement (strength development, power development, quadrennial planning, recovery etc.).
  
• Effective written and oral communication to student-athletes, coaches, staff, and administrators.
  
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Sports Performance staff and relevant Athletics Department personnel.
  
• Collaborate with licensed Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to participation/play planning of injured student-athletes.
  
• Mentor Sports Performance Graduate Assistants, Contingent Staff, and Volunteer Interns.
  
• Provide leadership in administrative areas, as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
  
• Maintain a safe training environment for Stanford student-athletes.
  
• Maintain professional communication between sport coaching staff, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, sports dieticians, and sports psychologists.
  
• Adherence to all policies and procedures as identified by DAPER, Stanford Sports Performance, and the NCAA.
  
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Olympic Sports Performance.
  
  Requirements
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance, or related field.
    
  • A master's degree is strongly preferred.
    
  • Two (2) to five (5) years of full-time coaching experience in strength and conditioning and/or sports performance.
    
  • Experience with athlete performance monitoring utilizing GPS is preferred.
    
  • Current CSCS and/or CSCCa certification(s).
    
  • Current CPR/AED certification.
    
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    
  • Working knowledge of basic spreadsheet and processing programs.
    
    At DAPER, we firmly believe that diverse teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and drive success for everyone involved. We celebrate differences in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry that fuels our excellence.
    DAPER's Integrity
    This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.
    The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 per annum.
    Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
    Why Stanford is for You
    
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    • Freedom to grow through career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing.
      
    • A caring culture with superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
      
    • A healthier you with access to health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.
      
    • Discovery and fun through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
      
    • Enviable resources including free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!
      
      The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
      Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu.
      Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      
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