Director of Sports Science
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24002622)
The Director of Sports Science is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary sport science/performance program within the University of Pittsburgh Intercollegiate Athletics Department. Individual oversees student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring. Collaborates to guide students' performance and health and collects and analyzes applicable tracking data, researches and implements new technologies to advance student performance and maintains related equipment, and performs budgetary functions and manages inventory.
Job Summary
Oversees student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring. Collaborates to guide students' performance and health and collects and analyzes applicable tracking data. Researches and implements new technologies to advance student performance and maintains related equipment. Performs budgetary functions and manages inventory.
Essential Functions
• Oversight of student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring initiatives for University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic teams.
• Collaborate and communicate with sport coaches and staff on the information needed to guide daily decision-making on performance and health.
• Oversight of Pitt’s sports science fellows, interns, and Master’s degree students completing practicums with Pitt’s athletics teams.
• Utilize statistical analysis of performance variables to help give sport coaches and their respective support staffs a clear picture of athlete status and training effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and management of data integration from all student-athlete service lines into a centralized athlete management system.
• Educate student-athletes and staff utilizing wellness and performance data collected from their peers.
• Explore and implement the latest in technology for the advancement of student-athlete performance and health.
• Management of sports science budget.
• Maintenance and inventory of all sports science-related equipment.
• Assist in all aspects of collaboration and implementation of AMS system.
• Assist and guide sports medicine staff in analyzing and implementing RTP data.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. May need to lift equipment, mail, or supplies up to 50 pounds.
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.Sports Science Manager
Job Family Athletics
Job Sub-Family Athletics Administration
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
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 Master's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
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
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