What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director for Athletic Performance position at The University of Tulsa?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director for Athletic Performance
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director for Athletic Performance assists the Assistant AD of Strength and Performance in the oversight of all aspects of the athletic performance program in accordance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference and University rules and regulations. The Director for Athletic Performance reports directly to the Assistant AD of Strength and Performance.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
- Director of the F.A. Dry Sports Performance Center
- Assist in development and implementation of comprehensive strength and conditioning training programs for assigned sport program(s)
- Maintain records for athletic performance budget and is responsible for purchasing
- Oversee the football sports performance intern
- Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes
- Develop leaders in a championship culture by teaching the values of hard work, attention to detail, discipline, and enthusiasm
- Maintain up-to-date records on the strength and conditioning program of each assigned team and specific individual workouts for student-athletes in assigned sports
- Oversee strength and conditioning programming for teams as directed by the Assistant AD for Athletic Performance
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program
- Work closely with all sports to monitor the progress of student-athletes
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance
- Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Special Job Dimensions:
Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information and occasional overnight travel may occur.
Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Good knowledge and understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
- Ability to perform adequate and competent evaluations in regard to health status of student-athletes
- High level of communication skills and ability to coordinate members of the Sports Performance, Health and Wellness team.
- Strong management and leadership skills, ability to grow and mentor the team.
Equivalent Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field
- Minimum of five years of strength training experience
- Current certification from a nationally accredited strength & conditioning program
- Current CPR/AED certification (course cannot be completed solely online)
- Strength training experience at the collegiate level
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strength training experience at the collegiate level
Physical Demands
Moderate
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S968P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
