What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance position at University of Pittsburgh?
Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations. Oversees assistant coaching staff.
Athletics Administration
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance Head Strength and Conditioning Coach who will serve the Athletic Department. The individual will function as a key university and department leader and core member of the Pitt Athletics Performance Team. They will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing effective individual and group strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in various sports as well as overseeing assistant strength coaches, the Director of Sports Science, interns, and students in the Pitt Athletics Sports Science program. They will also take a leadership role in athletic department and university committees, along with developing and maintaining key external relationships that will advance a progressive vision for Pitt Athletics performance and training. Responsibilities include the development of sport-specific programming that includes optimization of strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity designed to enhance sports performance to decrease injuries and assist with rehabilitation. The individual must be able to develop student-athletes both physically and mentally. The individual will have direct responsibility oversight of all strength and conditioning and sports science staff, the daily weight room operations, the design of programs, maintenance of accurate inventory and control of weight-room equipment and technology, athlete management system data, and education and enforcement of NCAA, ACC, and department policies on performance-enhancing drugs. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required for this position.
Essential Functions
Provide programmatic vision for Pitt Strength and Conditioning and Sports Science. Lead Assistant Strength Coaches, Director of Sports Science, volunteers, interns, and overall strength and conditioning program with foresight of industry-leading technology and training methods. Oversee short- and long-term planning for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s basketball and all sports programs reporting through the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse Weight room, including compliance with the NCAA guidelines for Prevention of Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes. Measurable goals should be outlined on an annual basis and performance reviews should be completed for each employee supervised. Design and implement annual performance training plans for student-athletes and teams. Work in conjunction with the appropriate coaches, physicians, athletic trainer(s), dieticians, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and mental health support staff to provide elite opportunities for high-performance training. Monitor student-athletes’ progress and use the most up-to-date technology and techniques to meet team and individual needs. Test and assess student athletes’ needs to determine individual capabilities, gauge progress, and improvement, and evaluate opportunities for future growth. Develop and monitor sports performance budget for all strength and conditioning staff, equipment, technology, and training spaces. Work with appropriate vendors, Director of Sports Science, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Business Office and Student-Athlete Support Services to develop short- and long-term plans for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and continued safety of weight room and other training equipment and technology. Support department’s drug program and educate student-athletes on dangers of substance abuse. The individual will attend and/or participate in select coaching clinics and other professional development/continuing education opportunities to ensure that he/she understands current industry trends, regulations, and best practices. Regularly interface and collaborate with the campus leadership, including regular correspondence and program development with the Master of Science in Sports Science program and Pitt Innovation Institute.
Physical Effort
Heavy lifting, supervision of student-athletes. Incumbent will lift heavy objects, stand or walk most of the day, spot highly trained student-athletes and demonstrate lifting techniques.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Coach.Head
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
An equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University. SCA or CSCCa certification required.
Work Schedule
Varies
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Athletics Administration
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance Head Strength and Conditioning Coach who will serve the Athletic Department. The individual will function as a key university and department leader and core member of the Pitt Athletics Performance Team. They will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing effective individual and group strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in various sports as well as overseeing assistant strength coaches, the Director of Sports Science, interns, and students in the Pitt Athletics Sports Science program. They will also take a leadership role in athletic department and university committees, along with developing and maintaining key external relationships that will advance a progressive vision for Pitt Athletics performance and training. Responsibilities include the development of sport-specific programming that includes optimization of strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity designed to enhance sports performance to decrease injuries and assist with rehabilitation. The individual must be able to develop student-athletes both physically and mentally. The individual will have direct responsibility oversight of all strength and conditioning and sports science staff, the daily weight room operations, the design of programs, maintenance of accurate inventory and control of weight-room equipment and technology, athlete management system data, and education and enforcement of NCAA, ACC, and department policies on performance-enhancing drugs. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required for this position.
Essential Functions
Provide programmatic vision for Pitt Strength and Conditioning and Sports Science. Lead Assistant Strength Coaches, Director of Sports Science, volunteers, interns, and overall strength and conditioning program with foresight of industry-leading technology and training methods. Oversee short- and long-term planning for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s basketball and all sports programs reporting through the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse Weight room, including compliance with the NCAA guidelines for Prevention of Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes. Measurable goals should be outlined on an annual basis and performance reviews should be completed for each employee supervised. Design and implement annual performance training plans for student-athletes and teams. Work in conjunction with the appropriate coaches, physicians, athletic trainer(s), dieticians, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and mental health support staff to provide elite opportunities for high-performance training. Monitor student-athletes’ progress and use the most up-to-date technology and techniques to meet team and individual needs. Test and assess student athletes’ needs to determine individual capabilities, gauge progress, and improvement, and evaluate opportunities for future growth. Develop and monitor sports performance budget for all strength and conditioning staff, equipment, technology, and training spaces. Work with appropriate vendors, Director of Sports Science, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and Business Office and Student-Athlete Support Services to develop short- and long-term plans for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and continued safety of weight room and other training equipment and technology. Support department’s drug program and educate student-athletes on dangers of substance abuse. The individual will attend and/or participate in select coaching clinics and other professional development/continuing education opportunities to ensure that he/she understands current industry trends, regulations, and best practices. Regularly interface and collaborate with the campus leadership, including regular correspondence and program development with the Master of Science in Sports Science program and Pitt Innovation Institute.
Physical Effort
Heavy lifting, supervision of student-athletes. Incumbent will lift heavy objects, stand or walk most of the day, spot highly trained student-athletes and demonstrate lifting techniques.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Coach.Head
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
An equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University. SCA or CSCCa certification required.
Work Schedule
Varies
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
