Director of Athletic Performance (24489)

JOB SUMMARY

Position is responsible for the design, implementation and supervision of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all student-athletes. The Director of Athletic Performance works with each sport coach, as well as the athletic trainers to safely implement and provide the best quality programming for each student-athlete and each athletic program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role) :

• Develop and implement sport-specific strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Assist with nutritional guidance for the athletics programs at the level qualified for individual student-athletes as needed working closely with the athletic training staff and coaches.
• Interact with head coaches to discuss sport and player specific needs and design programs accordingly.
• Regularly communicate with the athletic training staff regarding injuries, injury prevention planning and player-specific modifications to programs.
• Maintain up to date records on the performance training program of each team and specific individual workouts of all student-athletes. Administer testing and continually monitor programs for effectiveness.
• Supervise and work with interns and graduate assistant coaches.
• Work closely with the Hull Center Director regarding equipment maintenance, organization and scheduling.
• Work with the Athletic Services Coordinator and Associate Director of Athletics for Administration to schedule team use of the BAPC and Hull Center Weight Room.
• Provide supervision and monitoring of student-athletes utilizing the athletic facilities.
• Encourage and motivate student-athletes to develop and understand the benefits of conditioning and strength training.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and rules of the NAIA as it relates to the position, as well as related governing bodies.
• Monitor the BAPC and Hull Center Weight Room, checking equipment functionality, facility layout and general facility cleanliness.
• Provide education, training and evaluation of the Hull Center weight room student attendants working closely with the Hull Center Director.
• Coordinate maintenance / replacement schedule of equipment with Associate Director of Athletics for Administration / Director of Athletics and assist in obtaining information regarding new equipment purchases and upgrades.
• Act as a responsible party for upholding the highest standards of injury prevention and rehabilitation of student-athletes in collaboration with the athletic training staff.
• Create a program whereby interns and practicum students will gain hands on experience and education in the strength of conditioning program
• Assist with Facility planning and development.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION : (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity) : Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)Qualified candidates must have significant and related coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred. Requires a person with a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and a dedication to instilling the Champions of Character values into their coaching style and expectations of players.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : List required and / or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below :

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples : sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below :

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Yes - Travel