Football Performance Applied Science Assistant (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia Football is a highly competitive FBS Power Four program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Football Performance Applied Science Assistant to support the department's Football program.

Under the direction of the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, this position is primarily responsible for commitment to the Head Football Coach's program vision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help build Head Coach's program vision.
• Assist with logistical implementation of all strength & conditioning activities and related duties for the football program, and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Implement Catapult system and assist with logistics (prep work, set up/breakdown), live tracking during practices, daily analysis reports, and in-depth analysis projects (trends, programming, etc.).
• Assist with NordBord, ForceDecks, Perch, Smart Speed, Soreness Reports in logistics (prep work, set up/breakdown, data collection) and analysis reports.
• Assist performance staff (strength & conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition) with applied science projects.
• Assist with tracking and analyzing training data.
• Attend team meetings, S&C staff meetings, and performance team meetings as assigned.
• Assist with Catapult, QB data collection, and other duties as assigned during practice.
• Assist with Catapult, locker room set up/breakdown, and other duties as assigned during Gameday.
• Assist with all aspects of facility enhancement & maintenance (recruit ready at all times).
• Stay up to date on performance research and trends. Pursue development in analytics/applied science.
• Continually help grow and develop the Strength & Conditioning department to be the model department within the model college football program.
• May assist with on-field football technical and tactical coaching.
• Adhere to Staff Expectations of Head Football Coach and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Empower our players to live from the HEART.
• Follow all rules of University of Virginia, Virginia Football, NCAA, ACC, and CSC
• Assist in promoting an atmosphere of compliance.Get approvals from the Compliance Staff before acting to ensure actions are consistent with NCAA, ACC, and CSC rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to make sound judgments independently and/or as a team member.
• Ability to instruct, counsel, and direct student-athletes.
• Ability to support coaches and staff members.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume. Search on requisition number: R0076634

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: None

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.