Job Title: Director of Sports Performance
City: Hammond
Responsibilities of a Director of Sports Performance
Budgeted Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
- This position does have the opportunity for a flexible work schedule but does require a strong on-campus presence.
- Design, implement and conduct sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for all student-athletes to both optimize performance and decrease injury potential.
- Schedule, supervise and instruct student-athletes and coaches in all facets of weight training, conditioning and nutrition.
- Work effectively with a diverse population and provide a supportive, motivating and safe working environment for student-athletes.
- Maintains communication with departmental staff, coaches and medical staff.
- Assist with the implementation of rehab programs prescribed by the team physician and sports medicine staff.
- Develop and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs.
- Oversee and assist teams, coaches, staff and student-athletes as needed.
- Supervision of assistant coaches and student assistants.
- Compliance with NCAA, GLIAC, and PNW regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Benefits of a Director of Sports Performance
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
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Education
- Bachelor's degree.
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related program is preferred.
- Certified through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program (CSCS).
Experience
- Two years strength and conditioning coaching experience required at the professional, college or high school level.
Core Competencies
- Must have strong team building/mgmt skills
- Ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate collaborative effortsDemonstrated experience in program development, management, and leadership
- Ability to interact with members of the public and media
- Ability to supervise regular and temporary staff
- Understanding of the student-athletes commitment to academics
- Ability to lift & carry up to 50lbs. frequently, and up to 60lbs. occasionally.
- As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed & practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties.
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to use personal vehicle to drive on behalf of the University
- Must meet the Minimum Driver Qualifications as defined by the Use of Vehicles for University Business Policy
Additional Information
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
FLSA Status
Exempt
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