The Assistant Director of Basketball Performance will assist the Director of Basketball Performance in preparing the student athletes at the University of Maryland for the rigor and demands of intercollegiate competition through the utilization of total athletic enhancement training. The primary function of this position will be the management of athletic performance preparation of the Women's Basketball Program to include, but not limited to, the application of appropriate motivational techniques; instruction in safe and correct execution of all training parameters: proper movement preparation, power development, free weight exercises, plyometric training, energy system development and basketball relevant movement training. The position will also assist the Director in all aspects of player development for Men's Basketball. Other duties as assigned by the Director will be contingent upon experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Must have a minimum of two years of collegiate strength coaching experience. National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certification required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in training basketball student-athletes preferred. Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and knowledge of Applied Functional Sciences preferred. Experience with player monitoring, reporting and data analytics preferred.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number: 100149. For best consideration applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references.
For best consideration please apply by June 28, 2015.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
