Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance / Basketball

Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance / Basketball

Job Description:
The Director of Athletic Performance is a senior leadership role responsible for the comprehensive oversight and execution of performance training programs designed to optimize student-athlete development, injury prevention, and peak performance. This role operates with significant autonomy, making high-level decisions regarding the physical preparedness and well-being of basketball student-athletes while integrating sports science methodologies to enhance performance outcomes. The Director serves as a subject matter expert in performance training, overseeing all facets of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and recovery strategiesparticularly in travel environmentswhile ensuring compliance with NCAA , American Athletic Conference, and university regulations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Independently design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to the unique physiological and performance demands of basketball student-athletes.
• Lead and manage all aspects of athletic performance initiatives for basketball, including in-season, off-season, and travel-specific training and nutrition strategies.
• Spearhead the integration of sports science principles into performance training, leveraging data analytics and cutting-edge research to drive player development, injury mitigation, and recovery optimization.
• Directly oversee the Pathways Program students, providing mentorship and guidance in the field of sports performance and applied training sciences.
  
  Decision-Making & Operational Excellence
• Exercise independent judgment in assessing player workload, training modifications, and return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical and coaching staff.
• Develop, oversee, and manage the athletic performance budget, making strategic purchasing decisions for state-of-the-art training equipment and recovery tools.
• Establish best practices in nutritional planning for student-athletes, with a specialized focus on performance sustenance during travel and competition schedules.

Leadership, Mentorship & Collaboration

• Supervise and provide leadership to strength and conditioning interns and staff assigned to basketball, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance.
• Serve as a direct liaison between the basketball coaching staff, athletic training, sports science, and health and wellness teams to ensure a holistic approach to athlete performance.
• Build and sustain strong professional relationships with student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and external stakeholders to promote the universitys athletic excellence.

Required Qualifications & Expertise:
Education & Certification:

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Current certification from a nationally accredited strength & conditioning organization ( CSCS , SCCC , or equivalent).
• Current CPR / AED certification (must include in-person component).

Experience & Expertise:

• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professional-level strength and conditioning, with direct oversight responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage staff, interns, and student workers in a high-performance training environment.
• Proven expertise in integrating sports science applications , including workload monitoring, injury prevention strategies, and advanced recovery methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of performance nutrition , particularly in high-intensity travel settings, with a focus on meal planning, supplementation, and hydration protocols.
• Strong understanding of NCAA compliance and ethical considerations in student-athlete performance training.

Special Job Dimensions:

• Position requires handling sensitive and confidential student-athlete data.
• Frequent evening, weekend, and overnight travel required to support team performance on the road.
• Significant decision-making authority in athlete training, safety, and performance optimization.

Final Note:

This role is a key strategic position within the Athletics Department, requiring a forward-thinking and proactive leader committed to advancing performance excellence at the highest levels of collegiate basketball.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters preferred

Physical Demands:
Physical Position

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
S995P

Open Date:
03/31/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
No

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