At Costello Athletic Center, our team of sports performance coaches tries to enhance UMass Lowell’s varsity athletes by making them stronger and better conditioned. We want our athletes to perform at optimum levels when it is their season to compete. By testing athletes to see what weaknesses need to addressed, we can make a more effective program. By putting in the effort in the weight room, we can better physically and mentally prepare UMass Lowell athletes for competition. Further, UMass Lowell is an approved mentorship towards the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) practicum requirements.
Job Description:
Assist the sports performance staff in all day-to-day operations of the UMass Lowell varsity weight rooms. Duties include but not limited to: assisting staff in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for 16 varsity sports, set up, and breakdown of training equipment and assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
Qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in exercise science or a related field. Have a strong desire to become a sports performance coach at the collegiate level. Certification or working towards certifications with the NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, and/or USAW.
Compensation:
This is a non-compensated position. Class credit toward graduation from your current institution and CSCCa practicum requirements may be met. When available, limited athletic apparel, the opportunity to learn from four experienced, full-time sports performance coaches, and the potential to earn future recommendations.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to Mervin Lumba (
mervin_lumba@uml.edu)
Deadline for applications:
Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: April 1
Exceptions may be considered for these deadlines.
For more resources and information:
http://www.nsca.com/CSCS_Certification_2/
http://www.teamusa.org/usa-weightlifting/coaching/certification-requirements
http://www.cscca.org/certification/sccc/internship
