Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance Basketball
Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance Basketball
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The Director of Athletic Performance is a senior leadership role responsible for the comprehensive oversight and of performance training programs designed to optimize studentathlete development injury prevention and peak performance. This role operates with significant autonomy making highlevel decisions regarding the physical preparedness and wellbeing of basketball studentathletes while integrating sports science methodologies to enhance performance outcomes. The Director serves as a subject matter expert in performance training overseeing all facets of strength and conditioning nutrition and recovery strategiesparticularly in travel environmentswhile ensuring compliance with NCAA American Athletic Conference and university regulations. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight Independently design implement and evaluate comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to the unique physiological and performance demands of basketball studentathletes. Lead and manage all aspects of athletic performance initiatives for basketball including inseason offseason and travelspecific training and nutrition strategies. Spearhead the integration of sports science principles into performance training leveraging data analytics and cuttingedge research to drive player development injury mitigation and recovery optimization. Directly oversee the Pathways Program students providing mentorship and guidance in the field of sports performance and applied training sciences. DecisionMaking & Operational Excellence Exercise independent judgment in assessing player workload training modifications and returntoplay protocols in collaboration with medical and coaching staff. Develop oversee and manage the athletic performance budget making strategic purchasing decisions for stateoftheart training equipment and recovery tools. Establish best practices in nutritional planning for studentathletes with a specialized focus on performance sustenance during travel and competition schedules. Leadership Mentorship & Collaboration Supervise and provide leadership to strength and conditioning interns and staff assigned to basketball fostering a culture of accountability professionalism and high performance. Serve as a direct liaison between the basketball coaching staff athletic training sports science and health and wellness teams to ensure a holistic approach to athlete performance. Build and sustain strong professional relationships with studentathletes coaches alumni and external stakeholders to promote the universitys athletic excellence. Required Qualifications & Expertise: Education & Certification: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology or a related field (Masters preferred). Current certification from a nationally accredited strength & conditioning organization CSCS SCCC or equivalent). Current CPR / AED certification (must include inperson component). Experience & Expertise: Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professionallevel strength and conditioning with direct oversight responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and manage staff interns and student workers in a highperformance training environment. Proven expertise in integrating sports science applications including workload monitoring injury prevention strategies and advanced recovery methodologies. Extensive knowledge of performance nutrition particularly in highintensity travel settings with a focus on meal planning supplementation and hydration protocols. Strong understanding of NCAA compliance and ethical considerations in studentathlete performance training. Special Job Dimensions: Position requires handling sensitive and confidential studentathlete data. Frequent evening weekend and overnight travel required to support team performance on the road. Significant decisionmaking authority in athlete training safety and performance optimization. Final Note: This role is a key strategic position within the Athletics Department requiring a forwardthinking and proactive leader committed to advancing performance excellence at the highest levels of collegiate basketball.
Physical Demands
Physical Position
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred
The Director of Athletic Performance is a senior leadership role responsible for the comprehensive oversight and of performance training programs designed to optimize studentathlete development injury prevention and peak performance. This role operates with significant autonomy making highlevel decisions regarding the physical preparedness and wellbeing of basketball studentathletes while integrating sports science methodologies to enhance performance outcomes. The Director serves as a subject matter expert in performance training overseeing all facets of strength and conditioning nutrition and recovery strategiesparticularly in travel environmentswhile ensuring compliance with NCAA American Athletic Conference and university regulations. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight Independently design implement and evaluate comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to the unique physiological and performance demands of basketball studentathletes. Lead and manage all aspects of athletic performance initiatives for basketball including inseason offseason and travelspecific training and nutrition strategies. Spearhead the integration of sports science principles into performance training leveraging data analytics and cuttingedge research to drive player development injury mitigation and recovery optimization. Directly oversee the Pathways Program students providing mentorship and guidance in the field of sports performance and applied training sciences. DecisionMaking & Operational Excellence Exercise independent judgment in assessing player workload training modifications and returntoplay protocols in collaboration with medical and coaching staff. Develop oversee and manage the athletic performance budget making strategic purchasing decisions for stateoftheart training equipment and recovery tools. Establish best practices in nutritional planning for studentathletes with a specialized focus on performance sustenance during travel and competition schedules. Leadership Mentorship & Collaboration Supervise and provide leadership to strength and conditioning interns and staff assigned to basketball fostering a culture of accountability professionalism and high performance. Serve as a direct liaison between the basketball coaching staff athletic training sports science and health and wellness teams to ensure a holistic approach to athlete performance. Build and sustain strong professional relationships with studentathletes coaches alumni and external stakeholders to promote the universitys athletic excellence. Required Qualifications & Expertise: Education & Certification: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology or a related field (Masters preferred). Current certification from a nationally accredited strength & conditioning organization CSCS SCCC or equivalent). Current CPR / AED certification (must include inperson component). Experience & Expertise: Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professionallevel strength and conditioning with direct oversight responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and manage staff interns and student workers in a highperformance training environment. Proven expertise in integrating sports science applications including workload monitoring injury prevention strategies and advanced recovery methodologies. Extensive knowledge of performance nutrition particularly in highintensity travel settings with a focus on meal planning supplementation and hydration protocols. Strong understanding of NCAA compliance and ethical considerations in studentathlete performance training. Special Job Dimensions: Position requires handling sensitive and confidential studentathlete data. Frequent evening weekend and overnight travel required to support team performance on the road. Significant decisionmaking authority in athlete training safety and performance optimization. Final Note: This role is a key strategic position within the Athletics Department requiring a forwardthinking and proactive leader committed to advancing performance excellence at the highest levels of collegiate basketball.
Physical Demands
Physical Position
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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