Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to includes some nights and weekends.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 12/04/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 12/12/2025 Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Asst Coach-Strength & Cond FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related coaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a Division I baseball program.
Position Summary
Serve as the Associate Director of Athletic Performance for Baseball. This position is responsible for assisting with designing, implementing and monitoring sport specific weight training and conditioning programs. Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques, conditioning modalities, pre-habilitation techniques, and recovery methods. Monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily, monthly, and annual training for assigned sports and counsel.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to program, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for assigned sports.
• Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques with an emphasis on Olympic lifting and FMS oriented pre-habilitation; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in performance enhancement.
• Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels.

Physical Demands

• Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms.
• Sit and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist student athletes during weight training.
• Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can escalate high during peak times in the facility.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate weight training programs as well as conditioning drills for student athletes as needed or determined by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Teach proper form and technique in the various exercises and drills on a daily basis in coordination with each student athlete's individual training schedule.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with supervising & maintenance of 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Counsel athletes in dietary habits and assess body composition with help of available resources.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain all equipment in the weight room on a daily basis.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Amy Thomas Recruitment Contact Email amy.thomas@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter