Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance

Athletic Director
Santa Clara University
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Full Time
Job Overview
The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance is responsible for the direction and implementation of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for a minimum of two intercollegiate programs. In addition to creating a comprehensive program for assigned intercollegiate programs, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for directing, recruiting and monitoring an internship program of qualified individuals who will assist in training our intercollegiate programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of physiology and sport performance to create, direct and implement evidence-based individualized sport specific strength and conditioning programs for student athletes of assigned teams.
  • Instruct student-athletes on proper technique and execution of Olympic lifts, free weight exercises, flexibility, plyometric training, agility movements, speed development, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and all other parameters of sports performance.
  • Develop strength, power, endurance, flexibility, agility, and other attributes for student athletes of assigned teams.
  • Work with the coaching staff of assigned teams to maximize intended results and minimize injuries.
  • Develop and implement performance testing with objective measuring criteria.
  • Possible travel with assigned trips.
  • Implement a robust nutrition and meal program for assigned teams in conjunction with the Registered Dietician.
  • Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based techniques that may be applicable to basketball and other intercollegiate programs assigned.
  • Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure student-athlete safety, monitor status and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.
  • Maintain timely communication regarding student athlete status between coaches, sports medicine and administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • CSCS or CSCCa certification required.
  • CPR, AED and First Aid Certification required.
  • USA Olympic Weightlifting Certification preferred.
  • Basic computer skills required.
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