Director of Sport Science

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Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

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Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

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JOB SUMMARY:

 

Coordinates sport science activities within Clemson Athletics in an effort to promote player health and availability. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

 

40% - Essential - Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement a comprehensive athlete monitoring program with the following applications: student-athlete readiness, load management, diagnostic testing and performance profiling. In collaboration with the strength and conditioning staff, coordinate sport science activities within Clemson Athletics in an effort to promote player health and availability.

15% - Essential - Data Management: Build and manage a data collection infrastructure that utilizes student assistants as junior analysts.

15% - Essential - Return to Play Management: Collaborate in the construction and implementation of return to play protocols with sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff, using load management as a key element.

15% - Essential - Communication Management: Work with the strength and conditioning staff to develop and implementing a sport specific reporting system to effectively communicate data to each team's technical staff.

15% - Essential - Bioengineering Collaboration: Design, complete and publish research designed to improve health and improve performance of Clemson student-athletics. Work with faculty in BIOE to integrate student research assistants in designing and conducting research. Contribute to the BIOE academic mission through guest lectures, team teaching and otherwise supporting faculty in their research programs, as opportunities are presented.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Kinesiology, Sports Science, Bio-mechanics or related field

Work Experience - 2+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education - Master's Degree - Kinesiology, Sports Science, Bio-mechanics or related field

Work experience - Experience working with and manipulating large data sets, experience with data visualization and reporting (R, python), experience working with load monitoring data in a team sports setting.

Licenses & Certifications - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association-Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCA-SCCC) or National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

  50% - Stand for prolonged period
  30% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  25% - Walk or move about
  25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  20% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  70% - Recognize or inspect visually
  50% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  40% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  40% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

   5% - Exposure to heat or cold
   5% - Wet or humid
   5% - Noise
   5% - Electrical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

October 14, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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