Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness
Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness
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Job Description
Overview
The Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness (Assistant Director) plays a critical role in enhancing the overall wellbeing and performance of studentathletes. This position oversees and coordinates services related to strength and conditioning mental wellness nutrition sports medicine and sports performance fostering an integral approach to student health and wellbeing. The role requires collaboration with coaches medical professionals and university staff to optimize studentathletes physical mental and emotional health.
Responsibilities
Oversight and Administration:
- Manage and supervise the daily operations of strength and conditioning sports medicine mental wellness and sports performance program staffs for USU studentathletes.
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance studentathletes mental health and nutritional wellness services.
- Serve as the primary liaison between athletics and campus health and wellness services ensuring integrated care and support.
- Oversee and enhance facility operations and improvements in assigned training facilities.
- Coordinate implementation of department wide policy in conjunction with department administration and the NCAA.
- Determine budgetary trends within intercollegiate athletics for technology and data usage.
- Maintain strategic plan for all operations surrounding studentathlete health and wellness.
Strength and Conditioning:
- Oversee directors of the strength and conditioning staffs to ensure programming is aligned with best practices for injury prevention recovery and athletic performance.
- Evaluate cuttingedge training techniques and technologies to improve individual and team performance in conjunction with department administration and NCAA guidelines.
Mental Health Services:
- Partner with licensed mental health professionals to deliver accessible culturally competent counseling services to studentathletes.
- Promote mental health awareness through educational programming and outreach.
- Monitor use of services and improvements for growth.
Nutrition and Performance:
- Coordinate with sports dietitians to provide nutrition education meal planning and performance optimization.
- Oversee departmental nutritionist for meals and supplement programs to ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional guidelines.
- Determine efficiencies for better promotion of healthy meal prep and studentathlete nutrition.
- Analyze future scheduling models and programing for enhanced use of studentathlete fueling center
- Establish alternate food source and access models for studentathletes.
Sports Medicine:
- Work with athletic trainers and medical staff to ensure timely injury prevention assessment and rehabilitation protocols.
- Manage clinical programming & relationships with campus athletic training certified education programs.
- Monitor compliance with NCAA conference and institutional health and safety standards.
- Evaluate partnerships and current agreements.
Program Development:
- Design and implement wellness programs addressing topics like stress management and substance education.
- Utilize data analytics to assess program effectiveness and studentathlete outcomes making datainformed improvements.
- Develop yearly budget requests for one or multiple areas within the Sports Performance Health and Wellness Department.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with coaching staff to align wellness initiatives with team goals and schedules.
- Communicate regularly with studentathletes and stakeholders to provide updates on health and wellness resources and initiatives.
- Coordinate and maintain relationships with outside vendors to provide quality products and equipment that may affect all studentathletes at Utah State University.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in kinesiology sports medicine psychology nutrition or related field (masters preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in athletic performance sports medicine or student wellness roles with 1 years managerial experience.
- Experience in writing grants and proposal for state and governmental funding.
- Certifications in relevant areas (e.g. CSCS NASM ATC or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA regulations regarding studentathlete health and wellness.
- Knowledge and experience with Utah State University policies and procedures.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse student population.
- Strategic planning and .
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in health and wellness
- Crisis management and problemsolving abilities
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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