Director of Elite Athletic Development (Sport Scientist)

Department

 

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

 

• Complies fully with all NCAA, conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for sport science operations, including the research, validation, and integration of testing protocols across all performance disciplines.
• Conducts physiological, biomechanical, and functional testing to evaluate athlete's capabilities, identifies key performance indicators (KPIs), and informs individualized or team training strategies.
• Designs and implements testing and monitoring systems in collaboration with interdisciplinary support teams (IST) to assess athlete performance, health, and readiness.
• Provides guidance and develops best practices to enhance and integrate sport science protocols into team operations, training programs, and periodization strategies.
• Maintains sport science resources, including equipment, training spaces, and budget.
• Ensures the safe, legal, and ethical collection, management, and sharing of athlete and team performance data.

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Department

 

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

 

• Complies fully with all NCAA, conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for sport science operations, including the research, validation, and integration of testing protocols across all performance disciplines.
• Conducts physiological, biomechanical, and functional testing to evaluate athlete's capabilities, identifies key performance indicators (KPIs), and informs individualized or team training strategies.
• Designs and implements testing and monitoring systems in collaboration with interdisciplinary support teams (IST) to assess athlete performance, health, and readiness.
• Provides guidance and develops best practices to enhance and integrate sport science protocols into team operations, training programs, and periodization strategies.
• Maintains sport science resources, including equipment, training spaces, and budget.
• Ensures the safe, legal, and ethical collection, management, and sharing of athlete and team performance data.

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Science or a closely related field and 3 years of documented full-time professional experience beyond the internship level OR
• Master's degree in Sport Science or a closely related field and 12 weeks of applied experience (480 hours), which may include internships, fellowships, graduate assistantships, or full-time professional roles OR
• Doctoral degree in Sport Science or a closely related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• CPSS National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Upon Date of Hire
• CPR/AED Certification Upon Date of Hire
• Standard First Aid Certification Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

 

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

 

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Strength & Conditioning

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Posting Disclaimer

 

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

 

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