Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning

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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Coach

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Coach

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Athletics

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Summary of Job Duties: Little Rock Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning who will be responsible for planning, organizing, coaching and implementing all phases of a Division I athletic strength and conditioning program with emphasis on the safety and personal welfare of the student-athletes. All duties and responsibilities are governed by state, federal and university policy

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION /OR EXPERIENCE:

o   Bachelor’s Degree;

o   Certification that is current and valid through either the NSCA (CSCS) or the CSCCa (SCCC);

PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

o   Master’s Degree;

o   Experience at the Division I level 

o   Experience with Men’s and/or Women’s Basketball

o   Experience managing a Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning staff

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o   Oversees the entire strength and conditioning program for 15 varsity athletic teams consisting of 235student-athletes. 

o   Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of team and individual workouts in the areas of flexibility, lifting, running, and testing, among other areas. 

o   Serves as primary Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning Coach for flagship Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs’. 

o   Communicates and collaborates with head coaches about individual and team development. 

o   Creates appropriate reports and tracking mechanisms of strength, speed, and conditioning test results, athlete nutritional analyses, and other data as necessary.

o   Remains knowledgeable of current trends and advances in the area of strength and conditioning (i.e., new technology). 

o   Responsible for budget management for Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning, including allocation of resources, equipment and supplement purchase and replacement planning.

o   Collaborates with the Sports Medicine staff to ensure proper protocol regarding student-athlete injuries and rehabilitations. 

o   Oversees, manages and supervises full-time Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning staff and graduate assistants. Supervision includes selection, training, evaluation, and professional development and management of all subordinates. 

o   Teach and demonstrate proper exercise techniques, ensuring safety, and correcting mistakes to prevent injury;

o   Works to help implement nutrition programs and dietary education plans for all sport programs

o   Other duties as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o   Knowledge of NCAA, Conference and University rules;

o   Budget Management and Procedures; 

o   Ability to work flexible hours, nights/weekends and travel

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Michael Gibbs, Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations (magibbs1@ualr.edu)

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity: Standing

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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