Director of Sports Performance

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Overview

Lead the overall department in the design, implementation, and supervision of sport-specific strength & conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for all sports teams and individual student-athletes. Oversee strength and conditioning program from 25 NCAA Division III sports. Perform services to support an active, student-oriented campus environment while complying with national, local, university, NCAA and conference laws, regulations, standards and codes.

The projected salary range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $56,000 to $61,500.

Responsibilities

Coaching, Training, InstructionPerform as a professional educator and role model to facilitate individual students to maximize and develop their overall strength, conditioning & wellness as student-athletes and to work together as a successful, competitive intercollegiate team.  

Strength and Conditioning

Direct the coordination of strength and conditioning programs for all 25 Division III varsity programs.

Program Design and Implementation Implement and design all strength and conditioning programming for the department, including warm-ups, lifting protocols, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery of each athletic program.

Collaboration Communicate and collaborate with Head Coaches, Team Physicians, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for all sports.

ComplianceEnsure compliance with national, local, university, NCAA, Landmark, MARC and conference laws, regulations, standards and codes. (Note: The violation of NCAA and conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination).

Weight Room ManagementEnsure proper operation of the weight room, with a focus on safety, education, inclusion and holistic growth. Maintain accurate inventory and control all supplies and equipment in the weight room.

SupervisionRecruit, supervise, and properly train any assistant strength coaches or graduate assistants to implement the sport specific strength program.

Departmental Representative Contributes to the achievement of established departmental goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards. Maintain health working relationships with members of the Catholic University athletic department staff and student-athletes.

Fueling Station ManagementContributes to the overall management of the athletics fueling station, up to and including opening and closing of the space, inventory management of goods, and management of operational staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.A minimum of two (2) years of strength and conditioning coaching and instruction experience; at the college level is preferred.

•  National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS) and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association certification required.

•  Must be First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.

•  USAW certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.