Assistant Director of Sports Performance

**Department**Athletics and Physical Education**Job Family**Administrator**Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact** **careers@vassar.edu****.****Job Description****Position Summary**The Assistant Director of Sports Performance is an administrative position with the Department of Athletics and Physical Education, reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance.This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, 44 week position requiring weekend, holiday, early morning, and late evening hours. The 44 weeks will be distributed across the calendar year through mutual agreement by the employee and their direct supervisor.The Assistant Director of Sports Performance will support the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports and four varsity club teams.**Responsibilities**Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance with:* Creating and executing comprehensive year-round strength, conditioning, and speed programs tailored to the specific needs of head sport coaches and assigned teams.* Player and team development to include: teaching proper technique, monitoring and/or directing individual and team workouts, and conducting testing to determine baselines and assess progress toward performance goals.* Development, implementation, and utilization of an online methodology for tracking student-athlete strength & conditioning activities, including the use of pre-practice readiness questionnaires.* Collaboration with the sports medicine staff to develop and implement injury prevention and injury rehabilitation programs for assigned student-athletes.* Supervision of Sports Performance work study students.* Equipment maintenance and reconciliation of equipment expenses.* Management and production of Vassar College Sports Performance social media channels.**Required knowledge, skills and abilities*** Bachelor's degree.* Current NSCA, CSCS or CSCCA, SCCC certification.* Ability to work with a diverse group of constituents.* Knowledge and compliance with NCAA and league rules and regulations* Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid is necessary but can be obtained through* Vassar College.* A valid and unrestricted driver's license for at least 2 years.* Successful result of a background search.**Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities*** Two or more years of coaching experience* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills* Demonstrated understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics at a highly selective institution* Proven ability to promote inclusion, belonging, and positive team culture* Evidence of ongoing professional development**Compensation**The salary for this full-time, 44 week position is $52,750.40 per year.**Special Instructions to Applicants:**To complete your application, you will be required to attach your resume and cover letter.Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the **.**Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.## Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:* 22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor's approval.* 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.* A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.* Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.* Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance* Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.* F* New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.* Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information,.
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