Sports Performance Coach

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Posting Number:

20254459S

Position Title:

Sports Performance Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Posting Details

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Posting Number:

20254459S

Position Title:

Sports Performance Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

774-Athl - Weight Room

Position Summary:

The Sports Performance Coach will be responsible for directing strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports performance programming for select Olympic sports programs to be assigned. Work cooperatively and in conjunction with the Sports Medicine staff to design and implement quality year-round strength and conditioning programs.

All duties must be performed in compliance with University and NCAA rules and regulations.

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with coaches and Sports Medicine staff to plan, organize, implement and supervise a successful year-round sport-specific strength training and conditioning program for all assigned sports.
• Assist varsity student-athletes with rehabilitation programs prescribed and designed by physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers from the Sports Medicine staff.
• Assist in the planning of healthy dietary choices for student-athletes.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• CSCS or CSCCa certification required.
• CPR and AED Certification required.
• Demonstrates experience in administering a successful strength and conditioning program at the collegiate level.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Three year’s experience in strength and conditioning at the collegiate or professional level or related work experience required.
• Must be proficient in the instruction, assessment, evaluation and supervision of multiple weight lifting techniques.
• Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess significant knowledge of weight training and conditioning equipment.
• Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (Physical Education, Physiology, Sport Science, or related field)

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Early morning, evening, and weekend hours required based upon student-athlete and team schedules.
• Heavy lifting required.
• Significant time standing.
• Some travel required.

Special Message to Applicants:

• CPR and AED certifications must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Posting Date:

08/20/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

This position falls within salaried grade 13 and the range for this position is $51,000-63,800. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Band:

13

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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