The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletic Performance Coach. They must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

The Athletic Performance Coach works to support the mission and integrity of the Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. This position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored for their assigned NCAA programs. The individual will also be expected to contribute to the implementation and supervision of training sessions of teams they assist. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams and assists when necessary for other teams noted
• In the absence of Director of Athletic Performance, follows direction of Assistant Director of Athletic Performance
• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes
• Coordinates programming that can be implemented at practices and captain-led sessions, including warm-ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility and recovery
• Communicates and collaborates with Head Coaches, and members of the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes
• Maintains student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs using TeamBuildr software, Vald Performance systems, Catapult GPS & SPT GPS systems
• Ensures proper operation of weight room with a focus on safety/education, inclusion, and holistic growth
• Assists Director of Athletic Performance in maintaining accurate inventory and control all supplies and equipment in the weight room
• Works flexible hours as required including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (travel may be required)
• Continues education via professional development training and/or working toward degree in relevant program (maintaining relevant certifications is expected)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required by date of employment
• 1 year sports performance experience required
• National Strength and Conditioning Association certification required by date of hire required
• Current CPR/AED Certification by date of hire required

•  CSCS (NSCA) and/or SCCC (CSCCa) certifications are preferred

• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university/NCAA or professional level is preferred
• Experience with data-tracking technology, such as Tendo Power Analyzer, Catapult Sports, and/or force plate technology is preferred
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules required
• Ability to work occasional early mornings, nights and weekends required. Occasional travel under direction of supervisor may be required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Athletic Performance Coach is directly supervised by the Director of Athletic Performance as a member of both the Strength & Conditioning Staff, and the Sport Performance and Wellness team. This position is 10-months, non-exempt (hourly), and benefitted. Interested applicants should send a resume to Joe Alexander at jalexa50@jhu.edu.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University is a private institution founded in 1876, and principally located in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of ~5700 (Homewood campus), and a graduate enrollment of ~25,000 (multiple campuses). Johns Hopkins was ranked 9th in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report. Centered on a departmental mission of “Be More,” Hopkins Athletics is in a period of heightened growth and evolution. Many recent investments have been made in state-of-the-art athletic and recreation facilities, innovative programming and partnerships, student-athlete mental and physical well-being, and strengthened connections between holistic student development and the professional world.

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