Assistant Director, Athletics Performance

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

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Job Description

The University of Memphis is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Athletic Performance.

This role coaches, trains and motivates student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success. Supports the head coach in the administration of sports programs. Assist the head coach with recruiting quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate. Ensures compliance with all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Review of applicants will begin on October 16th, 2026 and continue each week until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athleticteams.Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury capable of implementing emergency medical procedures. (20%)
Teaches and supervises proper lifting techniques and assists in spotting whennecessary.Supports the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator with all Exercise Techniques tasks, knowledge, and skills. (25%)

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Assistant Director, Athletics Performance

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

The University of Memphis is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Athletic Performance.

This role coaches, trains and motivates student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success. Supports the head coach in the administration of sports programs. Assist the head coach with recruiting quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate. Ensures compliance with all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Review of applicants will begin on October 16th, 2026 and continue each week until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athleticteams.Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury capable of implementing emergency medical procedures. (20%)
Teaches and supervises proper lifting techniques and assists in spotting whennecessary.Supports the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator with all Exercise Techniques tasks, knowledge, and skills. (25%)
Organizes team and supervisor orientation, follow-up meetings, in-service training meetings for supervisors, and nutrition and weight management meetings according to the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator schedule.Assists with the general operation of the strength facility in the absence of the Director of Athletics Performance/Head Coach.Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of the Strength & Conditioning facility and equipment. (15%)
Assists in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes.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 obtaindesired results. (20%)
Provide oversight and serve as intern coordinator for the Olympic strength and conditioning program. This includes the development of an educational curriculum, in-service training and meetings, and working in collaboration with department staff members providing a positive working experience for interns and fellows. (5%)
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 physicalperformance evaluations and observations. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)
Assist the Strength & Conditioning Program coordinator in the overseeing and budget process by continuing to evaluate facility needs, exploring equipment and service upgrades, and providing support in the yearly budget review. (5%)
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate or professional sports level. Current CPR/AED certification is required. Must currently hold and maintain CSCS or SCCC certification.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 796
  
• Job Category Athletics and Recreation
  
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 09:56 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Locations 38152 (On-site)
  
• Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
  
• Hiring Range $50,000 per year
  
• Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; Travel, nights and weekend needed
  

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