Assistant Director, Athletics Performance

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Memphis is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Athletic Performance. This role coaches, trains and motivates student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success. Supports the head coach in the administration of sports programs. Assist the head coach with recruiting quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate. Ensures compliance with all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate or professional sports level.
Current CPR/AED certification is required.
Must currently hold and maintain CSCS or SCCC certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athletic teams.
Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury capable of implementing emergency medical procedures.
Teaches and supervises proper lifting techniques and assists in spotting when necessary.
Supports the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator with all Exercise Techniques tasks, knowledge, and skills.
Organizes team and supervisor orientation, follow-up meetings, in-service training meetings for supervisors, and nutrition and weight management meetings according to the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator schedule.
Assists with the general operation of the strength facility in the absence of the Director of Athletics Performance/Head Coach.
Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of the Strength & Conditioning facility and equipment.
Assists in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes.
Demonstrates an understanding of human muscle physiology in order to appropriately design safe and effective exercise programs and obtain desired results.
Demonstrates an understanding of human bioenergetics and metabolism in order to appropriately design safe, effective, and activity-specific exercise programs and obtain desired results.
Provide oversight and serve as intern coordinator for the Olympic strength and conditioning program. This includes the development of an educational curriculum, in-service training and meetings, and working in collaboration with department staff members providing a positive working experience for interns and fellows.
Utilizes information concerning weight loss and weight gain in order to prescribe training programs that bring about desired results in body composition, strength, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance.
Recognizes symptoms and behaviors associated with eating disorders utilizing physical performance evaluations and observations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assist the Strength & Conditioning Program coordinator in the overseeing and budget process by continuing to evaluate facility needs, exploring equipment and service upgrades, and providing support in the yearly budget review.