Sports Performance Fellows 2026-2027

The Sports Performance Fellowship is a part time coaching position within the University of Denver Sports Performance Department. The position will have direct oversight of 2 teams to be allocated based upon experience and background. The position will have secondary employment within a high school or private facility setting in the same capacity. These positions work ~4hrs daily in both environments. Daily responsibilities include team and/or individual implementation of warm up, team physical monitoring, speed/agility development, recovery sessions and athlete testing/evaluation. The position may be asked to support both team and coaching staff education specific to physical stress, lifestyle management, nutrition education and general health/wellness. This position will have both assigned oversight of teams and assist other teams in integration. The position will assist in maintaining compliance with all NCAA, University, and Division practices and regulations, while contributing to the continual growth and development of the University's intercollegiate strength and conditioning program. The position works directly within the Pioneer Health and Performance umbrella and should encourage a team-based approach behind the implementation of services for performance, health, wellness and sport psychology.  The Sports Performance Fellow will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques; insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication. The position will demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of inclusivity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional inclusivity projects or initiatives. 

• The development and administration of a sound strength and conditioning program for assigned teams. 

• Assist with the administration of other sport programs as assigned. 

• Support team and coaching staff educationally. 

• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the Pat Bowlen Training Center. 

• NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC certification. 

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to the start of employment. 

• NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC certification.  

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