Sports Performance Intern

85368BR

Campus: Tempe

Sports Performance Intern

Job Description

Under administrative direction, provides coaching assistance to the Director of Sports Performance by facilitating the year-round sports performance program, including weight training and conditioning for assigned sports. Reports to the Director of Sports Performance. Adheres to NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as to the policies and procedures of the department, the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Department Name

SDA Administration

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Close Date

01-November-2022

Essential Duties

• Assists in the design and implementation of year-round sports performance training programs for assigned sports based upon their competitive year and in conjunction with the Director of Sports Performance or liaison of assigned sport.
• Assists with sports performance programs & coverage for any additional sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
• Assists in the maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of the sports performance facilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings with the Director of Sports Performance covering all aspects of sports performance coaching in order to promote professional development.
• Adheres to and assists the Director of Sports Performance in the enforcement of all NCAA and PAC-12 conference rules and regulations, as well as all policies of the department, the university and the Arizona Board of Regents.
• May oversee student workers and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field. OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. CSCS and/or CSCCa certification required.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 6 months experience in sports performance or strength conditioning at the collegiate or professional level preferred, assigned to triathlon, and/or water polo.
• At least 6 months experience with sports science data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the science and technology of training and conditioning for peak athletic performance.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Evidence of effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Frequently required to stand and walk to other areas of athletics
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds
• Ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Schedule is TBD and correlates with the assigned sports practice and game schedules
• May be required to travel to away games with assigned teams

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the “best of the best” and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the PAC-12 conference. This conference is known for having won more NCAA national championships in team sports than any other conference in history.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, competing with integrity, gender equity and inclusion, ethnic diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, the Pac-12 Conference, and the nation.

SDA is committed to recruit, retain and develop a gender equitable, inclusive and diversified workforce.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment .

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/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 basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, applications must include the following:

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.