Football Performance Assistant Director, Sport Science

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Job Summary

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

41029

Job Summary

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

41029

Job Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Working Title:

Football Performance Assistant Director, Sport Science

Salary:

$5,400 - $11,467 Monthly

Job Type:

Contract

Department Name:

3745-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Department Website URL:

www.uclabruins.com

Job Summary Statement:

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, the Football Performance Assistant Director, Sport Science will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance sport science program provided to the football student-athletes. This position leads football research initiatives to identify critical qualities and metrics related to enhancing athlete performance, health and safety, and talent identification. The role oversees the delivery and implementation of sport science services across all integrated support team (IST) disciplines and is capable of influencing athlete performance planning, resources, and organizational processes through data collection, coordination, and analysis. In addition, the Assistant Director, Sport Science possesses a broad understanding of IST specialties (i.e., strength and conditioning, sports medicine, mental performance, etc.), in order to effectively provide leadership and support in a collaborative high-performance sport environment. The role requires frequent interaction with athletes, sport coaches and strength staff. In addition to the ability to develop and provide educational resources as needed. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff, and Football Athletic Training Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program.

Percentage of Time:

100

Shift Start:

variable

Shift End:

variable

Qualifications for Position

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Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Sport Science in the collegiate setting.

Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of how sport science integrates into the daily operations of the Football Performance Model.

Must have the ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.

Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.

Skill in obtaining body composition measurements and interpretation of the measurement to athletes, athletic trainers and coaches.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administrators.

Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.

Incumbent must have excellent writing and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at a variety of levels including officials of the NCAA and Big10, administrators, staff, and coaches.

Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective and grammatically correct reports, policy statements, procedures and correspondence.

Skill at working as part of a team.

Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.

Ability to evaluate research proposals, to analyze and articulate suitability and feasibility for implementation.

Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Master's degree in exercise science, sports science, or related field preferred.

5 years relevant work experience with high-level sport or tactical athlete populations. a. Sport performance settings b. Strength and conditioning c. Applied research experience (e.g., university setting)

College or NFL experience is strongly desired

Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Max OS, Keynote, Pages, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry. Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:

Bargaining Unit:

99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:

03-04-2024

External Posting Date:

Quicklink To Posting:

hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90109

Special Instructions:

This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted salary of $64,800.00 - $85,000.00/year with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan.

Contact information:

Number of Positions:

Special Employment Designations/ Requirements Per UC Policy

Conflict of Interest:

Conflict of Interest:

N/A

Critical:

Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

Driving Record:

N/A

E-Verify Check:

Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

More Information

This position does not require E-Verify check.

CANRA:

Is this position designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA?

Yes - Please have the employee sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Other Special Employment Requirements:

Position is subject to performance standards and other requirements of the University wide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures.