Director of Sports Performance

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Director of Sports Performance

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Director of Sports Performance at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Administrative Staff

Hours 

Director of Sports Performance

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Director of Sports Performance at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Administrative Staff

Hours 

37.5

| Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: |  

Under general supervision, directs, provides leadership, and oversees all strength and conditioning activities for the University's 18 NCAA Division I sports.

• Manages overall operation of University's weight room for the University's 17 NCAA Division I sports, including scheduling of weight room, maintenance of equipment, supervision of daily weight room operations/activities, etc.
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts strength and conditioning workouts with specified teams.
• Oversee and manage the fueling stations, including ordering, stocking and budget management; work with local sport nutritionists, to help with performance nutrition for our student-athletes. 
• Supervises graduate assistants in development and delivery of strength and conditioning workouts for specified teams.
• Directs all strategic aspects of the University's strength and conditioning program for student-athletes.
• Communicates regularly with coaches, athletic trainers, and administrators to ensure the welfare and safety of all student-athletes while meeting team goals for strength and conditioning.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.
• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

| | Required Qualifications : |

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Ability to lead, instruct, and motivate Division 1 student-athletes to improve overall performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sports performance/strength and conditioning best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to manage and mentor personnel.
• Skilled in organizing and coordinating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Thrives in an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and hard work.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.

| |   |   | | Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred. NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC) certification, as well as First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
| |   |   | | Required Experience | Four to six years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Experience training basketball and Olympic sport athletes preferred. |

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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