Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$102,,800 - $109,590/ annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Annual

A.   POSITION PURPOSE
 

View Full Description

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$102,,800 - $109,590/ annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Annual

A.   POSITION PURPOSE
 

The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance is responsible for directing and implementing 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 

Direct all strength and conditioning efforts for a minimum of two intercollegiate sport programs as assigned.

• Direct, develop, and implement the sports performance program that prepares student athletes for intercollegiate competition.

• 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 on 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.

• Travel  with teams as assigned

• Assist Associate AD Nutrition Services, with meal programs for assigned teams. 

• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based techniques applicable to assigned intercollegiate programs.

• 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.

• Assist the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Performance, with other programs as needed.

Coordinate the efforts of external strength and conditioning personnel.  

• Overseean internship program to support the needs of 20 Division I sports.

• Oversee the hiring of interns and volunteer coaches.

• Provide supervision of all sports performance interns to ensure compliance with established program curriculum standards.

• Develop a comprehensive internship curriculum. 

• Provide instruction and feedback on programming, coaching technique, and curriculum assignments. 

• Coordinate the expansion of a student rotation program with other accredited universities offering Kinesiology or similar programs that aid in the development of future sports performance coaches. 

• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures. 

Coordinate the sport science programming for assigned teams.  

• Utilize assigned technology to make evidence-based decisions on programming.

• Create reports for designated personnel to review. 

• Oversee and maintain the inventory, ordering, and budget needs for technology equipment. 

• Utilize assigned technology to work with the coaching staff to guide practice planning and decisions on load management.

• Utilize assigned technology to provide feedback and direction for return-to-play decision-making for injured student-athletes. 

• Provide continuous evaluation of the current state of technology practices within the Athletic Department and provide recommendations that continuously advance the department. 

 

Provide oversight to assigned staff.  

• Provide oversight and direction to assigned sports performance staff members.

• Provide mentorship to sports performance staff members, interns, and students.

• Conduct annual performance reviews for all assigned staff members.

Ensure the safety and welfare of student athletes during strength and conditioning activities.

• Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure student safety, monitor status, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries.  

• Maintain effective communication with sports medicine staff regarding student-athlete status to ensure all sports performance activities operate within the medically directed guidelines for injured student-athletes.

Program direction and administration.

• Manage the ordering of designated inventory items and help maintain a balanced budget. 

• Conduct an annual review of the policies and procedures manual and provide recommendations to the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Performance, for updates. 

• Manage a comprehensive continuing education program for all Sports Performance staff that ensures compliance with certification requirements.

Contact and Liaison Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with sports medicine staff regarding the medical status of respective athletes.

• Maintain effective communication and provide performance feedback to coaches and student-athletes.

• Maintain effective communication with all staff on the sports performance department policies and procedures. 

• Assist in the development and communication of the quarterly weight room schedule utilized by the department’s 20 intercollegiate athletic programs.

• Oversee the equipment replacement program and annual maintenance to ensure the safety and maintenance of all designated equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

• Abide by and be aware of all conference and NCAA regulations to ensure departmental compliance.

• Attend continuing education symposiums as required to maintain CSCS certification.

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION 

 May supervise full-time staff, interns, volunteers, or students.

D.   GENERAL GUIDELINES 

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.

Identifies and determines the causes of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improving established processes and practices. 

Maintains contact with student-athletes and solicits feedback for improved services.

Maximizes productivity through the use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

Researches and develops resources to create a timely, efficient workflow.  

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

Develops and implements guidelines to support the unit's function.
 

E.   QUALIFICATIONS
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. 

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• CSCS or CSCCa certification required.

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification required.

• USA Olympic Weightlifting Certification preferred.

Skills 

• Basic computer skills required

Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with athletic trainers, coaches, student-athletes, and other athletic department personnel.

• Experience creating and implementing effective strength and conditioning programs.

• Experience working with Division I athletics programs preferred. 

• Experience working with GPS monitoring technology or other load monitoring software preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in related health field preferred.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 6-8 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience.

F.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.  A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.  

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.

• Considerable time may be spent outdoors attending practices or athletic events.

• Considerable time spent at athletic events with associated noise and crowds.
   

G.   WORK ENVIRONMENT
  

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Typical office environment.

• Mostly indoor office environment.

• Offices with equipment noise.

• Offices with frequent interruptions.

• Athletic fields and events.

• Outdoor athletic events.

_ Telecommute _

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

 

_ EEO Statement _

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

 

_ Clery Notice of Availability _

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

 

_ Americans with Disabilities Act _

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-4392. Please note : This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu.

Apply Now

View Less Description