Lubbock

Assistant Athletics Director, Psychological Health & Performance

35917BR

Sports Medicine

Position Description

Assists in providing leadership and direction for an assigned area within the athletic department.  Responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the department.  Responsible for employees in the assigned area.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

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Lubbock

Assistant Athletics Director, Psychological Health & Performance

35917BR

Sports Medicine

Position Description

Assists in providing leadership and direction for an assigned area within the athletic department.  Responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the department.  Responsible for employees in the assigned area.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

Responsible for leading the Sport Psychology Department of Texas Tech Athletics.  This position will oversee and lead the mental health and performance of all student-athletes, athletic teams, and staff as part of an integrated health and wellness team. Will work both clinically and administratively to meet the needs of the student-athletes and the department.  This position will work with the administration to continue to develop the Sport Psychology Department and enhance and implement the vision established for the department. 

• Advise senior administrators on current issues related to the mental health and well-being of student-athletes.
• Develop and direct long-term strategic plan for and functioning of clinical and sports psychology department.
• Evaluate the performance of staff members within the clinical and sports psychology department.
• Support the collaboration between departments that fall under student-athlete health and wellness.
• Establish and implement a robust mental performance training program for each sports program and coaching staff.
• Guide organizational wellness initiatives that foster a culture of health among staff, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Maintain data on the utilization and general effectiveness of clinical and sports psychology departments.
• Create effective policies and procedures related to the clinical and sports psychology department.
• Provide mental and behavioral health services to student-athletes within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrate evidence of cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
• Assist the Director of Clinical & Sport Psychology with supervising and training doctoral-level interns and graduate assistants.
• Comply with all the NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.  Three (3) years experience in an intercollegiate athletics department or other work experience that would demonstrate the necessary background and knowledge.  Must have a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strong leadership and communication skills and ability to manage and support psychology staff members.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy and procedure development, and program creation and evaluation.
• Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and team-based health care.
• Experience in the identification and treatment of a wide array of mental health disorders or issues that impact athlete populations.
• Ability to advise non-clinical personnel on pertinent topics related to psychological health and performance.
• Demonstrate training in applied sport and performance psychology interventions.
• Experience with clinical outcome measurement and training in the scientist-practitioner model.
• Commitment to harnessing technology within clinical and applied services to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practices and high ethical standards. Education and Experience:
• Doctorate degree(s) in the field(s) in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in the state of Texas.
• 5 years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience and appropriate training/certification working with athletic populations in clinical and sport psychology.
• Knowledge of compliance with NCAA, University and Athletic Department Rules, regulations, and policies, state and federal policies and laws.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Schedule Varies on sport.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Athletic Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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