Director of Sports Science

University of Oklahoma Athletics is hiring a Director of Sports Science with the goal of delivering a high-quality sports science and recovery support service to OU student-athletes. The purpose of the position is to maximize resources while leading a team of sports science and recovery professionals, providing a high standard of service to Oklahoma student-athletes. 

Essential Functions:

• Educate, collect, review, and provide in-depth analysis of metrics associated with optimal performance training and recovery for Oklahoma student-athletes
• Collaborate to review best practices with strength and conditioning professionals when determining the scientific application, efficiency, and effectiveness of programming, thereby maximizing performance
• Collaborative to review best practices for preparation and recovery. Identify appropriate programming and sequencing of available technologies to assist with maximizing recovery
• Collaborate to review best practices and analysis with the medical teams, (e.g., Athletic Medicine, Sports Nutrition and PROS), to ensure consistency and effectiveness of comprehensive programming efforts
• Educate and supervise a team of sports science staff at Oklahoma, ensuring consistency with scientific best practices and high professional standards
• Remain up to date with the advancements of knowledge and technologies available
• Educate, review, and collaborate best practices for available applications in sport science/recovery
• Plan, collect, record, review and monitor data trends on sport science initiatives and recovery
• Develop materials and presentations to share feedback with student-athletes, support staff, and coaches
• Attend weekly multidiscipline performance team meetings
• Attend staff/sport specific meetings, as necessary
• Meet with sport coaches, staff, and performance teams to identify opportunities for sport science
• Assist in tailoring training programs to achieve individual student-athletes or team needs
• Oversee and manage the Elite Recovery area
• Remain up to date with the latest technology and best practices for preparation and recovery
• Participate in personnel in-service training courses relevant to the role
• Implement a regular program of monitoring for training and recovery throughout the season
• Develop and maintain a student-athlete database of training/recovery monitoring information

Education: Bachelor's Degree, and 

• 36 months of established experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports organization, or closely related experience.

Skills:

• Proficient understanding and demonstration of data analytics and assessment tools
• Proficient in communicating verbally and in writing
• Proficient in communicating with a diverse group, using tact and diplomacy
• Proficient in developing educational materials to enhance the student-athlete experience
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and exercise prescription
• Willing and able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Willing and able to maintain confidentiality and to assume responsibility for information disseminated
• Willing and able to follow established institutional, conference, and NCAA policies and procedures

Preferences:

• Master's Degree in Health and Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and/or comparable science degree program which includes courses such as anatomy, physiology, physics, biology, chemistry, biomechanics, athlete training, therapeutic exercise, and nutrition
• 5 years of experience working with athletes; experience in a collegiate setting
• Familiarity and compliance with NCAA Bylaws, HIPAA, and FERPA
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the current athletic conference
• Certifications: CPR, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, AED, AFAA, NASM, CPT, PT, CES

Working Conditions:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold

Positions Directly Supervised: Assistant Director of Sports Science, and undergraduate students

Special Instructions

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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