Assistant Director of Sports Performance

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate to be an Assistant Director of Sports Performance. This position is responsible for assisting in designing, implementing, conducting, and monitoring sports performance programs for football student-athletes.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement sports performance programs for Football student athletes as assigned by the Head Football Sports Performance Coach.
• Track and monitor assessment data and performance, wellness, and readiness metrics relevant to the team’s programs
• Develop recovery and wellness programs to support performance goals in conjunction with staff in other team support areas
• Assist with rehabilitation of sports related injuries to student-athletes.
• All duties must be performed in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field.
• Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification.
• Minimum of two years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional level
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• The candidate must also possess strong organizational and communications skills.
• Professional demeanor and high standard of ethics and integrity pertaining to collegiate athletics.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace, with sports medicine and nutrition professionals, and support staff.
• Basic technology skills, including computer-based software, and mobile device applications.