Assistant Director of Athletic Performance for Football

University of Louisiana, Lafayette • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Performance for Football. This position works exclusively with the Football team and reports directly to the Director of Athletic Performance for Football.

The role assists in developing and implementing performance programs, including strength and conditioning, speed and agility, and injury prevention. It also provides oversight and guidance to the Athletic Performance Assistant for Football and Athletic Performance interns, monitors student-athletes’ physical development, and coordinates with coaching, athletic training, and sports medicine staff. The position is expected to stay current with athletic performance research and best practices and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance for Football.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of collegiate athletic/sports performance or comparable experience.
• Certification by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certification.
• Ability to work extended daily hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, public relations, interpersonal, customer service, and supervisory skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, and commitment to working with multicultural populations.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity and character, with a commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules applicable to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing football performance programming, including strength and conditioning, speed and agility, and injury prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance for Football to develop individualized training programs that maximize performance and minimize injury risk.
• Oversee the Athletic Performance Assistant for Football and Athletic Performance interns, providing guidance and feedback.
• Monitor football student-athletes’ physical development and adjust training programs as needed.
• Coordinate with coaching staff to integrate the performance program with the team’s practice and game schedule.
• Collaborate with Athletic Training and Sports Medicine staff to support appropriate care and injury rehabilitation for football student-athletes.
• Stay up to date on athletic performance research and best practices, attending professional development opportunities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance for Football.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level