Associate Director for Sports Performance

Under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance, this position will work with the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports performance and strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Organize and implement fitness plans for teams and student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain computer base of training data.
• Maintain and supervise weight room and auxiliary areas.
• Instruct student-athletes on proper lifting techniques, speed development, plyometrics, nutrition, injury rehabilitation, and recovery methods.
• Test and evaluate student-athletes periodically.
• Prepare, market and present strength and conditioning clinics.
• Assist, as requested, in recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Conduct and monitor all aspects of program in accordance with the rules and policies established by Loyola Marymount University, the Athletics Department, the Conference for which the sport is a member, and the NCAA.
• Work compatibly and cooperatively with the staff and personnel within the University and Athletics Department.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred, with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Experience working with Catapult athlete monitoring system.
• Minimum 4-5 years strength, conditioning and weight training experience in progressively responsible positions. Experience at the NCAA Div-I level is desirable.
• Working experience with Frappier Acceleration System is desirable.
• Experience in planning and directing skilled and successful student-athletes and communication.