Manager, Athletic Programs

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Details

Open Date

01/28/2026

Requisition Number

PRN44136B

Job Title

Manager, Athletic Programs

Working Title

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Announcement

Details

Open Date

01/28/2026

Requisition Number

PRN44136B

Job Title

Manager, Athletic Programs

Working Title

Performance Science Coordinator

Career Progression Track

E

Track Level

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule Summary

This position requires the ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).

VP Area

President

Department

00327 - Athletics Department

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

04/28/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Utah Athletics, a Division I institution and BigXII Conference member, is seeking a Performance Science Coordinator in the Applied Health & Performance Science department. This position exists within the Applied Health & Performance Science Department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Applied Health & Performance Science. The purpose of this position is to provide support to varsity sports by assisting in the development and optimization of student-athlete performance, health, and wellness in accordance with the NCAA, BigXII, and University of Utah regulations.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with coaches and support staff to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, and performance in areas including, but not limited to load management, performance prioritization, return to play, baseline testing and screening, student-athlete education, etc.
• Support assigned teams in implementation and management of performance technology (GPS, heart rate, force plates, etc.), data collection, and data analysis (Python, R, Power BI, etc.)
• Collaborate with the athletic department’s support staff for varsity teams including Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Psychology & Wellness and Performance Nutrition in formulating actionable solutions to relevant performance problems
• Support the building and management of all Teamworks AMS integrations, forms, and dashboards
• Utilize data analysis and visualization methods to inform coaches and support staff in the decision-making process
• Support Applied Health & Performance Science and High Performance Team initiatives
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to health, wellness, and high performance
• Engage in regular continuing education and networking to stay up to date on cutting-edge and innovative best practices in an ever-evolving industry
• Conduct testing and assessment protocols relevant to assigned teams
• Serve on departmental/campus committees as requested
• Lead interns on projects relevant to assigned teams
• Primary Team Assignments: Variety of Olympic Sports

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse interdisciplinary team
• Experience utilizing sport technologies such as GPS, force plates, heart rate, and motion capture
• Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and visualization communication skills
• Experience communicating with coaches, staff, and athletes
• Experience or coursework in statistics, data analytics, physiology, and biomechanics

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, physics, or related field and 1+ years of practical experience in a high-performance sport environment (NCAA Division 1, Olympic, professional sports organization)

  • In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience may also be considered 

• Certified Builder and Admin for Teamworks AMS required by start of position

• Demonstrated proficiency via portfolio of projects utilizing statistics, analytics, analytics software, programming languages, data visualization, etc.

• CPSS Certification through the NSCA by start date

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)
• Background in academic or applied research
• Experience coaching, teaching, or leading a group

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Optional: Attach a Portfolio

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only 2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only 3. Writing Sample 1

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