Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness (Athletics)

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Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20023

Department

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Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20023

Department

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Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. With a tradition of athletic and academic excellence, we are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness. This role will provide clinical psychology and performance optimization services to student-athletes. The successful candidate in this position will also be responsible for the development and implementation of philosophies, policies, and procedures of sport psychology service operations for student-athletes and supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Directs and provides mental health services (individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, mandated substance abuse referrals, and crises) and sport performance consultation to student-athletes.

Provide crisis intervention for student-athlete mental health emergencies. Along with Sports Psychology staff provides counseling and mental health services for 508 student-athletes. Includes assessments and providing training.

Oversee network of mental health providers including full-time Clinical and Sport Psychologist(s) as well as specialists in psychiatry, disordered eating, substance abuse, psychological evaluations, and trauma. Ensures network of outside providers and Independent Contractors are adhering to NCAA rules and regulations.

Coordinates the Sport Psychiatry Residency program in partnership with the UArizona College of Medicine. Ensure students are receiving training and education to complete their degree requirements.

Oversee staff performance, including hiring, and overseeing budget for personnel expenses.

Facilitate interdisciplinary Health and Wellness Meetings and coordinating support services for student-athletes.

Working with outside providers presents educational meetings tostudent-athletes on a variety of topics, such as mental health and time management techniques.

Consult with teams and coaches regarding performance optimization and mental health needs. Works alongside head coaches to teach mental performance techniques.

Support and collaborate with C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development department on prevention education interventions. Coordinates various educational meetings for student-athletes with a focus on mental health and wellness.

Develop and execute institutional policies and procedures. Continually updates departmental goals and objectives to ensure messaging is being relayed to all student-athletes.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of psychotherapy and clinical/counseling psychology.

Knowledge of sport psychology and performance enhancement.

Knowledge of rules governing the NCAA and Conference.

Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders/disordered–eating assessment and treatment.

Knowledge of community-based mental health resources.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: stress management, substance abuse and alcohol education, dating/sexual assault issues, eating disorders, crisis management, depression, anxiety, grief, identity issues, and other psychological issues related to injury and rehabilitation in competitive athletes, Title IX.

Ability to make accurate judgments concerning the physical, emotional, and educational welfare of student-athletes.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Ability to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, University and the community.

Able to accurately interpret and adhere to NCAA and PAC12 Conference rules, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, University of Arizona and the Department of Athletics polices, and Arizona licenser statutes.

Demonstrated ability to provide treatment and/or consultation that spans the spectrum of care for student-athletes.

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and state licensure required.

Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including 3 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a counseling or performance related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Three (3) years of professional experience in providing care for NCAA Division I student-athletes or other related settings.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.00

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$86870

Grade Range Midpoint

$112932

Grade Range Maximum

$138993

Career Stream and Level

M3

Job Family

Behavioral Health

Job Function

Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Mark Sakr | msakr@ariziona.edu

Open Date

7/22/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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