Assistant Sports Performance Coordinator

# Department:
Department of Athletics

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/23/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Attach a copy of Current certification in either National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)

4) Attach a copy of Current certification in CPR, AED and First Aid

5) Please upload responses to the following questions as a separate document.

- Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.
- Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball.  If yes, please explain.  If no, put N/A.
- Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball.  If yes, please explain.  If no, put N/A.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Chandler Morrison at [email protected]

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Sports Performance Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coach and team members regarding the progress of each student athlete relative to their specific position for assigned sport(s). Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed. Teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teaches progressions and drills during daily practice time. Is available to coaches and players before, during and after practices.
- Plans long and short-term strength and conditioning objectives for the team under the leadership of the Head Coach. Establishes strength and conditioning training requirements and regiments for members of the team. Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student workers, student athletes, and co-workers.
- Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for assigned students. Plans, assigns, and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Provides mentorship for students and develops plans that improve skill set and competency.
- Prepares and distributes recruiting information. Participates in campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents. Works with populations which include minors under the age of 18.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current certification in either National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and / or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
- Current certification in CPR, AED and First Aid.
- Two (2) years of NCAA or higher strength and conditioning coaching experience with a demonstrated competency in the safe and effective development of strength and conditioning training and with the necessary training to respond to emergency situations arising from that training.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse communities and ability to work in a collaborative environment

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree.
- Former collegiate athlete

# Working Conditions/Schedule:
Working Conditions/Work Schedule:

• Some evening, weekend, and early morning work is required.
• The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 200 pounds.
• Access to expensive equipment.
• Will be involved in coordination of a Youth Program (camp) and may have one-on-one access to youth under the age of 18.
• May have access to personal and medical information.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

# Anticipated Start Date:
2026-11-16

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .