Associate Director of Athletic Performance

Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Coach-Strength & Cond | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related coaching experience

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience working with a Division I baseball program.  | | Position Summary |
Serve as the Associate Director of Athletic Performance for Baseball. This position is responsible for assisting with designing, implementing and monitoring sport specific weight training and conditioning programs. Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques, conditioning modalities, pre-habilitation techniques, and recovery methods. Monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily, monthly, and annual training for assigned sports and counsel. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to program, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for assigned sports. - Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques with an emphasis on Olympic lifting and FMS oriented pre-habilitation; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in performance enhancement. - Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email. - Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels.

| | Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Sit and talk or hear. - Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist student athletes during weight training. - Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can escalate high during peak times in the facility.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Develop and facilitate weight training programs as well as conditioning drills for student athletes as needed or determined by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance. | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Teach proper form and technique in the various exercises and drills on a daily basis in coordination with each student athlete’s individual training schedule. | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with supervising & maintenance of 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff. | | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Counsel athletes in dietary habits and assess body composition with help of available resources. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Maintain all equipment in the weight room on a daily basis. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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