Director for Athletic Performance

The Director for Athletic Performance assists the Assistant AD of Strength and Performance in the oversight of all aspects of the athletic performance program in accordance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference and University rules and regulations. The Director for Athletic Performance reports directly to the Assistant AD of Strength and Performance.

Essential Functions:

• Director of the F.A. Dry Sports Performance Center.
• Assist in development and implementation of comprehensive strength and conditioning training programs for assigned sport program(s).
• Maintain records for athletic performance budget and is responsible for purchasing.
• Oversee the football sports performance intern.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Develop leaders in a championship culture by teaching the values of hard work, attention to detail, discipline, and enthusiasm.
• Maintain up-to-date records on the strength and conditioning program of each assigned team and specific individual workouts for student-athletes in assigned sports.
• Oversee strength and conditioning programming for teams as directed by the Assistant AD for Athletic Performance.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• Minimum of five years of strength training experience.
• Current certification from a nationally accredited strength & conditioning program.
• Current CPR/AED certification (course cannot be completed solely online).
• Strength training experience at the collegiate level.