Associate Director, Athlete Health and Performance
About The Position
This leadership role provides integrated and strategic direction of various health services, programs and partnerships within Athletics and across the NYU enterprise helping to ensure the holistic well-being and optimal performance of student-athletes. Oversee sports medicine, strength & conditioning, performance nutrition, serve as liaison for mental health services with the goal of fostering collaborative partnerships across internal and external groups, and facilitating a comprehensive network of health services for student-athletes. Commitment to promoting a culture of wellness, optimal sports performance, and excellence among student-athletes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in athletic training, sports medicine, exercise science, or a related field.
- ATC Certification
- 7+ years of relevant experience working in a collegiate athletic setting with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with health and wellbeing technology within professional or collegiate sport organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA health governance; providing education to various groups; athlete healthcare best practices.
- NCAA playing and practice season rules; NCAA recruiting rules; organizational and time management skills; attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- 10+ years in professional sports, college sports and or higher education.
- Strong knowledge of athletic medicine principles, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation protocols, strength and conditioning techniques, nutrition guidelines, and mental health best practices.
- Strong understanding of NCAA and conference regulations related to athletic health and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
