Employment Opportunities

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Sports Academy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes within the university's athletic department. This role involves designing and implementing evidence-based strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and promote overall physical development. The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach also provides leadership, supervision, and mentorship to future graduate assistants and interns within the strength and conditioning staff. USSA sponsors men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, baseball, softball, and track and field. The university is looking to compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Key Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to the individual needs and sport-specific demands of student-athletes. Incorporate periodization principles, exercise [...]

The Head Athletic Trainer for the United States Sports Academy is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive sports medicine program for student-athletes within the university's athletic department. This role involves providing leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative oversight to a team of athletic trainers while collaborating closely with coaches, team physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes. USSA sponsors men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, baseball, softball, and track and field. The university is looking to compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to future athletic training staff, including contracted athletic trainers, graduate assistants, and student aides. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality athletic training services in compliance with regulations [...]

The School of Sport Performance at the United States Sports Academy is seeking one full-time Instructor/Assistant Professor in Exercise Science-Practicum Coordinator anticipated to begin August 2024 with potential for earlier full-time start date. The School and the University value teaching and expect each person hired to be an exemplary teacher, to be current in their discipline; to engage students actively in their learning; to maintain high standards regarding course content; and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. Those hired are expected to participate in scholarly activity and perform career-related service roles on and off campus. It is expected that the successful candidate be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Exercise Science including but not limited to [...]

The School of Sport Performance at the United States Sports Academy is seeking one full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science anticipated to begin August 2024 with potential for earlier full-time start date. The School and the University value teaching and expect each person hired to be an exemplary teacher, to be current in their discipline; to engage students actively in their learning; to maintain high standards regarding course content; and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. Those hired are expected to participate in scholarly activity and perform career-related service roles on and off campus. It is expected that the successful candidate be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Science including but not limited [...]

ABOUT USSA: The United States Sports Academy is a higher education institution located in Daphne, AL that specializes in the teaching of sport. Offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in sport coaching, sport performance, and sport management, USSA is a growing university for students to study and continue into the profession of sport. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: As the Director of Student Information Systems, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all aspects related to student information systems within our educational institution. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of student data management processes. You will lead a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity, security, and functionality of our student information systems while ensuring compliance [...]

United States Sports Academy (USSA) seeks a mature and experienced professional to serve as our inaugural Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and launch our volleyball program from the inception point. The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is expected to lead the university team in all aspects of student-athlete success by modeling a championship program in character and communication, both on the field and in the classroom. USSA has been conferring regionally and nationally accredited degrees for over 50 years but has just decided to add intercollegiate sports. All volleyball practices will be held at the Bounds Family YMCA in Daphne, AL, and games at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, AL. The expectation is 15-18 women will take the court in August 2024. A scholarship program is in place to assist with [...]