Assistant Sports Performance Coach
University of Portland
Job Type
Full Time, Exempt
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Salary
Starting salary USD $44,372 per year, commensurate with experience
Closing Date
Not stated
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Support year-round sports performance provision for University of Portland varsity athletes, including strength, speed and conditioning programme development, performance testing, regeneration, nutrition education and multidisciplinary collaboration with sports medicine staff.
IUSCA IQF Classification
This role aligns with IQF Level 6 because it supports NCAA Division I athletes through year-round strength, speed and conditioning programme development, performance testing, injury-prevention and rehabilitation collaboration, and direct coaching responsibility. A bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field and CSCS or SCCC certification are required, with a master's degree preferred.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Red. A starting salary of USD $44,372 is low for a full-time NCAA Division I Level 6 role requiring a relevant bachelor's degree, CSCS or SCCC certification, year-round athlete programming, performance testing and sports medicine collaboration. The salary does not appear proportionate to the professional qualification requirements and scope of delivery.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been independently classified by IUSCA against the International Qualification Framework (IQF) Level Descriptors according to its required autonomy, complexity, professional responsibility, leadership and scope of practice.