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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Assistant Coach - Sports Performance
Executive Area: Athletics
College/School/MBU: Athletics
Department: Athletics
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
The Assistant Coach - Sports Performance supports the Department and University’s mission by supporting the Sports Performance Director of Olympic Sports and their respective coaches in enhancing the speed, strength, and conditioning of student-athletes through the use of sport specific, scientifically based training programs.
Essential Functions
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Devotes their full time, attention, and energies to their duties as Sports Performance Coach of assigned athletic team(s).
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Complies fully with the rules, regulations, and policies of the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and any and all conferences in which the assigned athletic team(s) participate and takes every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the assigned athletic team’s staff and student athletes comply fully with such rules, regulations and policies. Sports Performance Coach understands they are subject to all applicable disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the NCAA enforcement procedures as they may be amended from time to time.
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Assists the Head Coach in creating a positive student-athlete experience and healthy team dynamics/culture that foster high student-athlete retention.
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Uses reasonable efforts to cultivate a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strives to recruit and retain student-athletes with multifaceted backgrounds, skillsets, and passions.
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Uses reasonable efforts to foster success in competition of the assigned athletic team(s).
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Uses reasonable efforts to meet annual performance objectives established by the Sports Performance Director of Olympic Sports.
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Understands the University shall annually evaluate their performance based upon the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
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Additional Department Expectations:
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Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes (all coaches must be certified in CPR and first aid).
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Works with athletics trainers and physicians as needed to implement team wellness and conditioning programs.
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Supports direction head coach gives to the Sports Performance coach as to the desired training goals.
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Responsible for working with all Athletic Department Offices in processing of administrative functions and paperwork related to overseeing the assigned athletic program(s).
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Works with the Associate AD for Facilities, Operations & Events in the advising, planning, and implementation of pertinent facility management and maintenance for equipment and facilities.
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Attends conventions, conferences, and clinics consistent with Department and University policies.
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Serves on Department and University committees as assigned.
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As a member of a Division I program for the University of Massachusetts, represents the University and program in a manner that supports the mission of the University. Speaking engagements, instructional clinics, development efforts, and community relation programs need to reflect a professional and positive impression to the media or general public.
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Works with student-athletes and monitors their adherence to rules and regulations concerning conduct, appearance, and punctuality.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
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Minimum of one year of strength and conditioning coaching experience.
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Ability to work weekends and nights.
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Good oral and written communication skills.
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Knowledge of the physiological principles and various philosophies of the profession.
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Demonstrated evidence of ability to teach various constituencies about strength and conditioning principles.
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Required to have a certificate from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or International Sport Sciences Association.
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Moderate to high movement and activity required; responsibilities include extended periods of standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of strength and conditioning coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.
Additional Details
The position is typically for one year, with the possibility of reappointment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities and venues. May require travel to competitions, lifting and transporting equipment, prolonged standing, and walking during practices, games, and recruiting activities.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Shifts vary; Work week includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Salary Information
UMass Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $50,000 and $55,000 for this position.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Title: Assistant Coach - Sports Performance
Executive Area: Athletics
College/School/MBU: Athletics
Department: Athletics
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
The Assistant Coach - Sports Performance supports the Department and University’s mission by supporting the Sports Performance Director of Olympic Sports and their respective coaches in enhancing the speed, strength, and conditioning of student-athletes through the use of sport specific, scientifically based training programs.
Essential Functions
-
Devotes their full time, attention, and energies to their duties as Sports Performance Coach of assigned athletic team(s).
-
Complies fully with the rules, regulations, and policies of the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and any and all conferences in which the assigned athletic team(s) participate and takes every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the assigned athletic team’s staff and student athletes comply fully with such rules, regulations and policies. Sports Performance Coach understands they are subject to all applicable disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the NCAA enforcement procedures as they may be amended from time to time.
-
Assists the Head Coach in creating a positive student-athlete experience and healthy team dynamics/culture that foster high student-athlete retention.
-
Uses reasonable efforts to cultivate a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strives to recruit and retain student-athletes with multifaceted backgrounds, skillsets, and passions.
-
Uses reasonable efforts to foster success in competition of the assigned athletic team(s).
-
Uses reasonable efforts to meet annual performance objectives established by the Sports Performance Director of Olympic Sports.
-
Understands the University shall annually evaluate their performance based upon the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
-
Additional Department Expectations:
-
Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes (all coaches must be certified in CPR and first aid).
-
Works with athletics trainers and physicians as needed to implement team wellness and conditioning programs.
-
Supports direction head coach gives to the Sports Performance coach as to the desired training goals.
-
Responsible for working with all Athletic Department Offices in processing of administrative functions and paperwork related to overseeing the assigned athletic program(s).
-
Works with the Associate AD for Facilities, Operations & Events in the advising, planning, and implementation of pertinent facility management and maintenance for equipment and facilities.
-
Attends conventions, conferences, and clinics consistent with Department and University policies.
-
Serves on Department and University committees as assigned.
-
As a member of a Division I program for the University of Massachusetts, represents the University and program in a manner that supports the mission of the University. Speaking engagements, instructional clinics, development efforts, and community relation programs need to reflect a professional and positive impression to the media or general public.
-
Works with student-athletes and monitors their adherence to rules and regulations concerning conduct, appearance, and punctuality.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
-
Minimum of one year of strength and conditioning coaching experience.
-
Ability to work weekends and nights.
-
Good oral and written communication skills.
-
Knowledge of the physiological principles and various philosophies of the profession.
-
Demonstrated evidence of ability to teach various constituencies about strength and conditioning principles.
-
Required to have a certificate from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or International Sport Sciences Association.
-
Moderate to high movement and activity required; responsibilities include extended periods of standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of strength and conditioning coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.
Additional Details
The position is typically for one year, with the possibility of reappointment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities and venues. May require travel to competitions, lifting and transporting equipment, prolonged standing, and walking during practices, games, and recruiting activities.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Shifts vary; Work week includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Salary Information
UMass Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $50,000 and $55,000 for this position.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sports
Align your credentials to the job description
TN approval depends on a direct match between your degree field and the specific sports role. A kinesiology degree supports a strength coach position; a physical education degree supports an athletic trainer role. Mismatches are the most common denial trigger.
Target employers with active athlete support programs
Professional sports organizations, university athletic departments, and sports medicine clinics sponsor TN workers more consistently than general fitness businesses. Look for employers that already have HR infrastructure for international hires and immigration compliance teams.
Get your support letter written before accepting an offer
Your employer's support letter must describe the specialty occupation duties, your degree relevance, and employment terms. Canadians present this at the port of entry. Request a draft early so errors don't stall your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find sports roles with TN sponsorship
Not every sports employer understands TN visa requirements or knows they can hire without an H-1B lottery. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively open to TN sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles where immigration support isn't available.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
TN visa eligibility requires the position to routinely require a relevant bachelor's degree. General coaching or fitness instruction roles often don't meet this bar. Athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and sports psychologists with appropriate degrees typically qualify.
Mexican applicants should schedule consular appointments early
TN visas for Mexican citizens require a consular interview and are subject to an annual cap. Appointment wait times vary by consulate and season. Have your employer prepare a detailed support letter and file your DS-160 form as soon as they confirm the offer in writing.
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Find Sports JobsSports TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports roles actually qualify for a TN visa?
The TN visa covers sports roles that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Athletic trainers with a kinesiology or athletic training degree, exercise physiologists, sports psychologists, and sports nutritionists typically qualify. General coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction roles without a degree requirement usually do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for sports professionals?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, involves a random lottery, and caps total issuances each fiscal year. For Canadian sports professionals with a qualifying degree, TN is significantly faster and more predictable than the H-1B process.
Can I change sports employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization for each employer. Your TN status is employer-specific, so if you leave one sports organization and join another, your new employer must provide a new support letter and you must obtain new TN status before starting work. Canadians can do this at any port of entry.
Where can I find sports employers who will sponsor a TN visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship. It surfaces sports roles from employers who are already open to sponsoring TN workers, so you're not spending time on applications where immigration support isn't available. University athletic programs, professional sports organizations, and sports medicine clinics are the most consistent sponsors.
Does a Mexican national need to file anything with the U.S. government to apply for a sports TN visa?
No. The TN visa does not require any Department of Labor filing, unlike H-1B. Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate need a valid job offer, a support letter from their employer outlining the specialty occupation duties, proof of their qualifying degree, and a completed DS-160 form. There is no government labor certification process involved with TN sponsorship.
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