Director of Sports Performance

Candidate will be responsible for managing all phases of the strength and conditioning program. Instill competitiveness via fair play within intercollegiate student-athletes. The candidate will provide expertise, guidance and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all fifteen (15) sports. The candidate will work directly with the head coach of each sport to put together a schedule for strength and condition work out times for each team. Must adhere to all safety standards, ensure well-being of student-athletes and support their physical training. 

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning program in season, out of season and pre-season for all sports 
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to all sports 
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the Rehabilitation and strengthening of injured student-athletes 
• Report progress of all student-athletes to the respective head coach 
• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling and daily upkeep of all strength and conditioning facilities  
• Provide the proper supervision of student-athletes to ensure that all student athletes receive the proper instruction on the safe usage of weight machine and free weights 
• Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season
• Abide by all NCAA, SWAC and University rules and regulations 
• Represent the University at clinics, seminars, workshops, etc. as needed 
• Manage all phases of the strength and conditioning program

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field 
• Two to Five years of strength and training experience on collegiate or high school level 
• Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community 
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations 
• Effective written/oral communication skills 
• Sound judgment and maturity 
• Must be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or be Certified by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) 

• Master’s Degree 
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable 

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