Assistant Sports Performance Coach

University of Maryland Baltimore

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • $55,000–$62,000 Per Year

Highlights

Position Location Closes Assistant Sports Performance Coach UMBC Campus Open Until Filled The Assistant Sports Performance Coach position is an integral part of our elite high-performance team where we offer holistic and high-quality care to our student-athletes. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with student athletes, sport coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, academic advisors, and administrators with the overarching goal of preparing student athletes for sport and holistic development.

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LocationBaltimore, MD
Salary$55,000–$62,000 Per Year

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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

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Work type: Staff Full-time

Location: UMBC Campus

Categories: Athletics

Department:

Athletics

Position Overview:

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach position is an integral part of our elite high-performance team where we offer holistic and high-quality care to our student-athletes. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with student athletes, sport coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, academic advisors, and administrators with the overarching goal of preparing student athletes for sport and holistic development.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $55,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities:

This position allocates a large portion of their time to assessing student athletes, analyzing demands of the sport(s), then designing and administering scientifically-sound sports performance programming to the teams they are responsible for. An ongoing goal is to ensure the appropriate amount of stress is applied to the athletes at the correct time in relation to competition. A primary aspect of this are athlete monitoring efforts including daily wellness questionnaires, force plate testing, and performance assessments. It is then the responsibility of this position to discern all information and successfully communicate pertinent information to other stakeholders (sport coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, etc.). Lastly, the field of sports performance is ever evolving, and it is the duty of this position to continually strive to perfect their craft by learning new techniques, modalities, and concepts and bring new concepts to the unit. Other duties include assisting with facility upkeep, collaborating with sports performance staff regarding the sports performance internship program and assisting with the refueling station.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree preferably in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
  • One year of working with collegiate athletes
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association OR Certified Strenght & Conditioning Coach certified from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
  • CPR/AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a related field
  • 1+ years working with collegiate athletes at the Division-1 level

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

  • 22 Days of Annual Leave
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities
  • & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary:

Salary: $55,000 to $62,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Jul 31 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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Position Location Closes Assistant Sports Performance Coach UMBC Campus Open Until Filled The Assistant Sports Performance Coach position is an integral part of our elite high-performance team where we offer holistic and high-quality care to our student-athletes. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with student athletes, sport coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, academic advisors, and administrators with the overarching goal of preparing student athletes for sport and holistic development.

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