Director, Athletics Performance, Men's Basketball

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

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Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Program Design: Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athletic teams. Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury, is capable of implementing an emergency medical procedure. (40%)

Exercise Science: Demonstrates an understanding of human muscle physiology in order to appropriately design safe and effective exercise programs and obtain desired results. Demonstrates an understanding of human bioenergetics and metabolism in order to appropriately design safe, effective, and activity-specific exercise programs and obtain desired results. (20%)

Organization & Administration: Oversee all aspects of weight room, including but not limited too; assignment of staff for specific sports, training times, facilities, budget, and equipment oversight. Organizes team and supervisor orientation, follow-up meetings, in-service training meetings for supervisors, and nutrition and weight management meetings.Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of the Strength & Conditioning facility and equipment. Assist each sport with the recruitment of student-athletes. (15%)

Testing & Evaluation: Oversee all aspects of fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes. Assist with anthropomorphical assessment measures. (15%)

Director, Athletics Performance, Men's Basketball

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Be the First to Apply

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Program Design: Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athletic teams. Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury, is capable of implementing an emergency medical procedure. (40%)

Exercise Science: Demonstrates an understanding of human muscle physiology in order to appropriately design safe and effective exercise programs and obtain desired results. Demonstrates an understanding of human bioenergetics and metabolism in order to appropriately design safe, effective, and activity-specific exercise programs and obtain desired results. (20%)

Organization & Administration: Oversee all aspects of weight room, including but not limited too; assignment of staff for specific sports, training times, facilities, budget, and equipment oversight. Organizes team and supervisor orientation, follow-up meetings, in-service training meetings for supervisors, and nutrition and weight management meetings.Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of the Strength & Conditioning facility and equipment. Assist each sport with the recruitment of student-athletes. (15%)

Testing & Evaluation: Oversee all aspects of fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes. Assist with anthropomorphical assessment measures. (15%)

Nutrition: Utilizes information concerning weight loss and weight gain in order to prescribe training programs that bring about desired results in body composition, strength, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Recognizes symptoms and behaviors associated with eating disorders, utilizing physical performance evaluations and observations. Assist in oversight of the Nutrition fueling station. (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach. (5%)
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to follow policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable strength and conditioning terms.
Ability to lead appropriate strength and conditioning programs.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion.
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to use computer and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional manner.

Must be able to comply with Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, and NCAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant experience in strength and conditioning programs in basketball or professional sports organizations.

Current CPR/AED certification required.

Must currently hold and maintain CSCS or SCCC certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 374
  
• Job Category Athletics and Recreation
  
• Posting Date 03/26/2026, 01:00 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Locations 38152 (On-site)
  
• Campus Location Park Avenue Campus (Memphis, TN)
  
• Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
  
• Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm/ Travel and weekends included
  

• Job Posting Category Staff

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