Associate Director of Sports Performance, Head of Football Applied Sports Science

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate to be an Associate Director of Sports Performance - Head of Football Applied Sports Science working with the Duke Football Program. This position is responsible for assisting in designing, implementing, conducting, and monitoring sports performance programs for football student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field.
• Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification.
• Minimum of two years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional level
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• The candidate must also possess strong organizational and communications skills.
• Professional demeanor and high standard of ethics and integrity pertaining to collegiate athletics.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace, with sports medicine and nutrition professionals, and support staff.
• Basic technology skills, including computer-based software, and mobile device applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field.
• Demonstrated experience training elite collegiate level student-athletes.
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g. USAW).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sports performance programs for Football student athletes as assigned by the Head Football Sports Performance Coach.
• Track and monitor assessment data and performance, wellness, and readiness metrics relevant to the team’s programs
• Develop recovery and wellness programs to support performance goals in conjunction with staff in other team support areas
• Assist with rehabilitation of sports related injuries to student-athletes.
• All duties must be performed in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees