Director, Sports Performance

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$85,400 - $102,487•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Sports Performance is responsible for directing and implementing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for assigned intercollegiate programs.

Requirements

CSCS certification required.
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification required.
Basic computer skills required
Ability to effectively communicate with athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes.
Experience creating and implementing sports performance programs.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

USA Olympic Weightlifting Certification preferred.
advanced degree in a related health field preferred.
3-5 years of collegiate sports performance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct all sports performance efforts for assigned intercollegiate sport programs.
Utilize self-discretion and advanced knowledge of physiology and sport performance to create, direct, and implement a custom and individualized sport-specific strength and conditioning program for student athletes.
Instruct student-athletes on proper technique and execution of Olympic lifts, free weight exercises, flexibility, plyometric training, agility movements, speed development, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and all other parameters of sport performance training.
Develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility for student athletes at the Division I level.
Work with assigned coaching staff to maximize intended results and minimize injuries.
Develop and implement performance testing with objective measuring criteria.
Maintain current knowledge of cutting-edge techniques applicable to assigned intercollegiate programs.
Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure student-athlete safety, monitor status, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries.
Develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility programs for the additional intercollegiate sports assigned.
If necessary, develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility programs in addition to those that are currently assigned.
Assist the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance with assigned programs as needed.
Coordinate with the athletic department’s designated Registered Dietitian to implement a nutritional education program for all student athletes.
Coordinate with the athletic department’s designated Registered Dietitian to create meal options for preseason, school break, and summer sessions.
Coordinate with the athletic department’s designated Registered Dietitian on educational opportunities for all student-athletes.
Ensure the safety and welfare of student athletes during strength and conditioning activities.
Provide top-quality direction and feedback to all strength and conditioning personnel to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries during strength and conditioning activities.
Maintain effective communication with athletic training staff regarding the medical status of respective athletes.
Maintain effective communication and provide performance feedback to coaches and student-athletes.
Maintain effective communication with all staff on the weight room policies and procedures.
Develop and communicate the department's quarterly weight room schedule for its 20 intercollegiate athletic programs.
Coordinate the equipment replacement program and annual maintenance to ensure equipment safety.
Assist with the supervision of all external strength and conditioning trainers to ensure compliance with established program standards.
Abide by and be aware of all conference and NCAA regulations to ensure departmental compliance.
Attend continuing education symposiums as required to maintain CSCS certification.