Assistant Performance Coach

Assistant Performance Coach

Posting #: 5605

Position Status: Full-time regular

Location: San Diego

Position Type: Athletics

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Performance Coach; Athletics

Posting #
5605

Department Description:As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the oversight of the daily operations of the basketball practice center weight room and programs for varsity scholar-athletes; the development and implementation of athletic performance enhancement programs for women's basketball and other sports as assigned and other administrative responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Performance Training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facility Specific Responsibility

• This position will have oversight of scheduling, coordinating, managing, maintenance/upkeep and availability of the basketball practice center weight room and assigned teams utilizing the space
• Assist with management, ordering, stocking/restocking of the nutrition station in the facility as needed and collaborated upon with the Head Men's and Women's Basketball Coach as agreed upon and budgeted for.

Scholar-Athlete development and monitoring

• Provide a high-level of service, including but not limited to the development of athletic performance enhancement programs as it relates to injury prevention, and performance enhancement (strength development, power development, year-around planning, recovery, sport science, etc.).
• Organize a scientific-based periodization protocol that progressively stimulates the athlete's development of the necessary strength and metabolic needs.
• Stay current with knowledge of and be in compliance with NCAA catastrophic injury and death prevention recommendations, including but not limited to acclimatization methods and emergency action plans and development of strong working relationship with institution's NCAA Athletics Healthcare Administrator.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Nutrition to determine best practices to impact the performance of student-athletes as well as return-to-play protocols.
• Implement a screening process to evaluate injury risk from impaired or compensatory movement patterns leading to chronic overuse and muscle strains.
• Evaluate and maintain performance records and monitor progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Effectively motivate athletes to excel to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance.
• Coordinate use of technologies and services; oversee collection and analysis of data, prepare and present materials to utilize data and information to improve performance.

Administrative, Management and Facility Management Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional level of communication between sport coaches, administrators and staff.
• Assure that all activities are operated in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
• Help recruit prospective athletes to the University of San Diego within NCAA rules.
• Prepare reports and documents in support of NCAA and other agencies and organizations as required.
• Administer and oversee the proper maintenance and care of equipment and machines.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for the replacement of equipment as needed and select and order equipment.
• Be versed in and follow department policies and procedures for purchasing, business operations, human resources, etc.
• Preparation and presentation for clinics/camps as required.
• Support and enforce weight room operating procedures and hours of operation. Enforce strength facility and assigned Team policies and rules. Maintain a journal with all disciplinary actions taken.
• Develop, monitor and test strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
• Conduct fitness testing, computation of results and evaluation of individual athletes.
• Attend Administrative and Sport Staff meetings at the discretion of the Head Coach and S&C schedule.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance

Other Duties As Assigned

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CSCCA or CSCS accredited National Certification as required by NCAA regulations
• CPR/AED Certification required within six weeks of employment

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Availability to work long hours, nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to away contests (Women's Basketball, and potentially Men's Basketball as needed), WCC tournament and NCAA/Post Season events, when appropriate and necessary.
• Willingness to be on call for short-notice events.
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.


Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years of experience or equivalent in strength and conditioning of collegiate Men's and/or Women's Basketball scholar-athletes
• Experience and demonstrated ability in the design and implementation of safe and effective sport performance programs for a variety of sports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in kinesiology, exercise science or leadership concentration
• Experience working within a Division I college institution
• Experience working within a Division I Men's Basketball and/or Women's Basketball program
• Experience working with various Sport Science Hardware and Software (Force Plates, VBT, GPS, Heart Rate, etc.)
• Additional Strength and Conditioning related Certification(s) such as USAW, FMS, Precision/NESTA Nutrition, etc.
• Prior experience as a Lead Performance Coach
• Leadership experience and management skills

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to:
  • Show enthusiasm and a positive attitude on a daily basis
  • Effectively communicate with strength staff, coaches, administrators and student-athletes
  • Understand the importance of cleanliness of facility and safety when dealing with blood borne pathogens and skin contact
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and project a professional attitude
• Ability to communicate at a high level and the ability to work well with many people.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends and occasional travel.
• Open minded and receptive towards new ideas and information
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic groups.

Posting Salary:
$5858.67 -6000 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required

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Additional Details:
Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled


Note : External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

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Advertised: June 15, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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