Assistant Director of Athletics Sports Performance

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Position Information

Posting Number

20121486Staff

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletics Sports Performance

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

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Position Information

Posting Number

20121486Staff

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Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletics Sports Performance

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
The Assistant Director for Athletics Sports Performance reports directly to the Athletics Director, and is responsible for the overall management and successful implementation of a strategically proven philosophy for a Division I strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes, in addition to designated sport-specific duties, and supervisory responsibilities.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. | | Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
- Provide leadership, oversight and ensure implementation of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 18 sports programs on a year-round basis. This shall include developing, monitoring and evaluating strength and conditioning, speed, and agility regimes and ensure fundamental instruction for student-athletes is provided. - Direct full-time, part-time strength & conditioning coaches, and interns, volunteers, and work-study personnel on all sports performance-related issues, managing resources, operations, scheduling, and maintenance of all weight strength and conditioning facilities. Creating a positive and motivating workout culture. - Work closely with all head coaches, or their designee, to plan, organize and facilitate strength & conditioning needs of each team, including scheduling use of weight room facilities. - Collaborate effectively with Athletic Health Care staff to ensure student-athletes’ needs are appropriately managed. - Maintain proper strength & conditioning equipment and making recommendations for the purchase of new equipment. - Ensure safety measures and proper oversight of athletic weight training facilities. - Communicate effectively with students, coaches, staff and alumni. - Adhere to University, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations. - Build effective partnerships with co- workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed. - Ensure optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information. - Maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills - Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations - Experience working effectively in diverse environments. - Supervisory/staff development experience and the ability to effectively supervise personnel - Experience with training techniques including but not limited to: core stabilization, plyometric, and speed and agility - Ability to operate with integrity and high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information - Ability to maintain the safety of all student-athletes, coaches and staff at all times.

| | Physical Requirements |
- Medium work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

| | Required Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics or related field. - Minimum of three (3) years previous experience as a strength and conditioning coach in Division I collegiate environment - The ability to work effectively with diverse groups - Certification through CSCS, NSCA and/or CSCCa required - CPR and First Aid certification - Early mornings and evenings required. - Some weekend work required. - Attendance at athletic events is expected. - An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

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Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 01/04/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able modify your application after it has been submitted. |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Unofficial Transcript 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Letter of Recommendation 3 6. Other Document

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