Director, Sports Performance - Men's Basketball

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Director of Sports Performance Coach will assist the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance in the supervision of designated teams and the development of individual and team strength and conditioning/training programs.

Essential Functions:

● Serve as the primary Sports Performance Coach for our Division I men’s basketball program, overseeing all strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and energy system development programming specific to the demands of elite basketball.
● Critique and supervise student-athletes in the use of free-weight, equipment based, and body weight resistive exercise. Knowledge and experience in doing so is vital. If student-athletes are allowed to continue using improper technique then injury resulting in hospitalization, surgery and even death are potential consequences.
● Educate student-athletes on proper lifting techniques of free weights and machine lifting. Several types of lifts are required. Every type of lift requires a different skill development as different muscles and/or angles of lifting are being focused on. Improper technique could cause major structural and muscular damage.
● Develop a strength and conditioning program that is tailored to the demands of designated sport/s along with individual constraints that each student-athlete faces.
● Develop, monitor and instruct speed, agility and conditioning programs for each sport. Each sport will have specific criteria needed depending upon the demands of the sport at the time of year in comparison to their playing season.
● Track student-athlete progress on the computer, develop a file system and adjust workouts depending upon gains of each individual and season of lifting that the student-athlete is in. Special attention must be given to developing individual and team goals in off-season, during season, post-season and pre-season.
● Student-athletes must be carefully monitored during workouts for signs of dehydration, excessive fatigue and overstepping proven physical, mental and emotional limitations of the student-athlete.
● Collaborate with sport coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, nutrition personnel, and sport science professionals to ensure an integrated, athlete-centered performance model.
● Must establish and maintain working relationships with all sport staff and support staff within the Athletic Department. Also must maintain and cultivate good working relationships with nutritional supplement vendors.
● Provide performance support to additional assigned Olympic sports on a limited basis, ensuring programming aligns with sport-specific needs and seasonal demands.
● Assist in supervising and mentoring graduate assistants, interns, or support staff assigned to basketball or other designated sports.
● Contribute to departmental sports science initiatives, including data collection, workload monitoring, performance testing, and applied research projects in collaboration with campus or external partners.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Director of Sports Performance Coach will assist the Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance in the supervision of designated teams and the development of individual and team strength and conditioning/training programs.

Essential Functions:

● Serve as the primary Sports Performance Coach for our Division I men’s basketball program, overseeing all strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and energy system development programming specific to the demands of elite basketball.
● Critique and supervise student-athletes in the use of free-weight, equipment based, and body weight resistive exercise. Knowledge and experience in doing so is vital. If student-athletes are allowed to continue using improper technique then injury resulting in hospitalization, surgery and even death are potential consequences.
● Educate student-athletes on proper lifting techniques of free weights and machine lifting. Several types of lifts are required. Every type of lift requires a different skill development as different muscles and/or angles of lifting are being focused on. Improper technique could cause major structural and muscular damage.
● Develop a strength and conditioning program that is tailored to the demands of designated sport/s along with individual constraints that each student-athlete faces.
● Develop, monitor and instruct speed, agility and conditioning programs for each sport. Each sport will have specific criteria needed depending upon the demands of the sport at the time of year in comparison to their playing season.
● Track student-athlete progress on the computer, develop a file system and adjust workouts depending upon gains of each individual and season of lifting that the student-athlete is in. Special attention must be given to developing individual and team goals in off-season, during season, post-season and pre-season.
● Student-athletes must be carefully monitored during workouts for signs of dehydration, excessive fatigue and overstepping proven physical, mental and emotional limitations of the student-athlete.
● Collaborate with sport coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, nutrition personnel, and sport science professionals to ensure an integrated, athlete-centered performance model.
● Must establish and maintain working relationships with all sport staff and support staff within the Athletic Department. Also must maintain and cultivate good working relationships with nutritional supplement vendors.
● Provide performance support to additional assigned Olympic sports on a limited basis, ensuring programming aligns with sport-specific needs and seasonal demands.
● Assist in supervising and mentoring graduate assistants, interns, or support staff assigned to basketball or other designated sports.
● Contribute to departmental sports science initiatives, including data collection, workload monitoring, performance testing, and applied research projects in collaboration with campus or external partners.
● Support planning and execution of departmental education initiatives, clinics, or symposiums related to sports performance, athlete development, and applied sport science.
● Participate in strategic planning and evaluation of sports performance services to enhance efficiency, safety, and competitive success.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Experience and knowledge of all NCAA and conference rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
● Experience with instruction of exercise technique, training of student-athletes and personnel, record management, monitoring all programs, emergency procedures and number of participants within the facility (room capacity).
● Ability to educate and supervise student-athletes in the use of weight training equipment and lifting techniques.
● Expected to know/interpret applicable Boise State, State Board of Education, Conference Rules and the NCAA Rules Manual. These regulations are highly technical and specialized to strength and conditioning.
● Learn and understand the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance’s philosophy, to develop and document specific weight training programs for intercollegiate student-athletes, and schedule facility for use.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree.
● Two (2) to four (4) years of experience working at the collegiate level in sports performance.
● Certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) or related organization.
● CPR and First Aid Certifications (must be completed within one month of hire).
● Current and valid Driver's License.

Professional Qualifications:

● Master’s degree
● 3–5+ years of experience working with Division I men’s basketball or elite basketball athletes in a strength and conditioning or sports performance role.
● Knowledge of injury prevention protocols, return-to-play progressions, and load management strategies specific to basketball.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary of $75,000 annually. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 References.

About Us:

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