Assistant Director of Athletic Performance for Football

University of Louisiana at 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 Assistant Director helps develop and implement performance programming, including strength and conditioning, speed and agility, and injury-prevention strategies. The role includes developing individualized training programs, monitoring student-athletes’ physical development, and adjusting programs as needed. The position also oversees the Athletic Performance Assistant for Football and athletic performance interns, coordinates with coaching and sports medicine staff, and stays current on athletic performance research and best practices.

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, with a 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.
• 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’ progress and physical development, and adjust training programs as necessary.
• 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 ensure student-athletes receive appropriate injury care and rehabilitation.
• Stay current 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