Dir of Ath Perf Olympic Sports

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works independently and exercises good judgment and discretion. The Director of Athletic Performance collaborates with administration, Champion Performance team members, coaches, and staff to serve the needs of the athletics department from an athletic development perspective. This role oversees all aspects of the Olympic Strength and Conditioning department, including safety, procedure, protocol, hiring of staff, equipment purchases, staff development, program design, weight room design, staff education, and recruitment of interns and volunteers. The Director provides instructional expertise and direction in speed, strength, and conditioning for assigned athletic programs, including pre-season, in-season, and post-season workouts. They maintain communication with administration and/or coaching staff regarding athletic development issues and work in coordination with nutrition and sports medicine staff to implement appropriate injury prevention and reconditioning programs. The Director stays abreast of emerging technologies and adheres to NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules. They also provide presentations to athletes and parents during recruiting visits and offer support, oversight, and direction for applied performance initiatives. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or area head are expected, along with strict adherence to Liberty University policies and fostering LU's mission.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related experience at the NCAA Division I or professional level.
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field.
At least one certification: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW.
Must maintain CPR certification at all times.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer and scheduling skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Required to travel to local and campus locations.
Requires physical efforts including standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying light (0-15lbs.), moderately heavy (15 – 50 lbs), and heavy objects (50+ lbs).
Demands require prolonged mental concentration.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

7 years of related experience at the NCAA Division I or professional level.
Master's degree.
Pursuit of two certifications: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Olympic Strength and Conditioning department including safety, procedure, protocol, hiring of staff, equipment purchases, staff development, program design, weight room design, staff education, recruitment of interns and volunteers, instruct interns and volunteers.
Provide instructional expertise and direction in the areas of speed, strength, and conditioning for assigned athletic programs including pre-season, in-season, and post-season workouts.
Maintain communication with administration and/or coaching staff relative to athletic development issues.
Work in coordination with nutrition and sports medicine staff to implement appropriate injury prevention reconditioning programs as needed.
Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products and services.
Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, Conference and institutional rules and regulations.
Provide presentation of support to athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits for athletic programs.
Provide support, oversite, and direction for applied performance initiatives.
Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or the area head.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Supervising performance staff members, graduate assistants, interns, and student workers.