Assistant Sports Performance Coach

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example. With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC’s 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned top destination for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world’s leading universities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

USC Athletics is looking to hire an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals. This role is responsible for implementing evidence-based training programs for teams assigned by the Director of Olympic Sports Performance. Training programs will seek to optimize performance and decrease injury potential; this includes sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques and placing an emphasis on safety at all times.

Additional requirements include assisting with the overall operation of the Sports Performance department as determined by the Director of Sports Performance while promoting the philosophy and objectives of the athletic department.

Reporting directly to the Director of Olympic Sport Performance, the Assistant Sport Performance Coach will work in collaboration with the sport performance staff, sports science, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sport staff, and other various areas within athletics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, have a growth mindset that constantly seeks to understand and implement best practice training protocols within the scope of their individual team’s/sport’s needs. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This is an exempt position, and work responsibilities in evenings and on weekends is expected.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Implementing an evidence-based training program to optimize performance and decrease injury potential, including sport-specific conditioning programs, teaching proper resistance training, speed, and agility techniques with an emphasis on safety at all times.

• Collaboration with sport science, nutrition, athletic medicine, and the coaching staff of assigned teams to identify physical imbalances, injury trends specific to the sport, as well as other various opportunities to enhance performance to deliver a comprehensive training program for student-athletes.

• This position will be required to maintain files, which track changes in performance throughout the career of student-athletes while at the University of Southern California. This data should be reviewed on a regular basis with the Director of Sports Performance, coaches, and student-athletes.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in an area focused on human performance (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of experience (5 years preferred). Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• NCAA- and nationally-recognized strength and conditioning certification.

• BLS, CPR, and AED certification required.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

• Valid driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information, please visit the policy website.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. 

This position exists to provide sports performance coaching to student athletes by providing supervision and guidance during workouts.