Performance Coach - Westchester Knicks at MSG Sports - undefined

Job Description

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Performance Coach is responsible for the creation, organization and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for the Knicks G-League team. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for each athlete. When not supporting the G-League, this role will support the needs of the NY Knicks.

What will you do?

Assist with player testing for Westchester and New York Knick ( as needed).
Track and log all relevant data for players club’s online data management systems.
Lead management, programming and delivery of all strength, conditioning, and recovery protocols for the G-League team in
Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the weight room and equipment.
Work collaboratively with the athletic training staff to provide athlete care and return to play programming for injured athletes.
Communicate all key information regarding players to senior staff in both Westchester and New York
Lead team warmups and player movement preparation sessions for practices and games.
Travel to all games and practices for the Westchester Knicks.
Assist with off-season training with the New York Knicks, including pre-draft workouts and Summer League as needed.
Complete all tasks related to player health and performance as requested by senior staff for Westchester and New York.
Complete tasks with New York when G-League season ends

What do you need to succeed?

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
CSCS certification through the NSCA.
CPR/AED certification.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Excellent time management skills and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-graduate degree in Exercise Science or related field.
Experience in a Division 1 Basketball or Professional Basketball setting.
Experience using Force Plates and movement tracking devices
Experience with Athlete Management Systems (AMS) and programming software (e.g., Bridge Athletic)

Special Requirements

Ability to travel and work within the United State and Canada.
Ability to work long/flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50Lbs and carry out dynamic demands of sports rehabs.

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Pay Range

$89,000—$89,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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