On-Call Game Assistant, Sports Performance Job at Santa Clara University in Sant

Position Title:
On-Call Game Assistant, Sports Performance

Position Type:
Temporary

Hiring Range:

$28.00 per hour

Pay Frequency:
Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance and his designees, the On-call Assistant, Sports Performance will work as assigned to assist in the facilitation of an assigned comprehensive strength and conditioning program for Santa Clara University's intercollegiate programs.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Performance, maintain current knowledge of techniques that may be applicable intercollegiate programs assigned.
• Develop strength endurance, flexibility, and agility for assigned student athletes at the Division I level.
• Work with assigned coaching staff to maximize intended results and minimize injuries. Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure student-athlete safety.
• Abide by and be aware of all conference and NCAA regulations to ensure departmental compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• NSCA or CSCCa certification required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills required.

Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes.
• Experience creating and implementing strength and conditioning programs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

D. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• Considerable time may be spent outdoors attending practices or athletic events.
• Considerable time spent at athletic events with associated noise and crowds.

E. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.
• Athletic fields and events.
• Outdoor athletic events.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.