Assistant Director, Athletic Performance

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Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC4207

Advertised Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Performance

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

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Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC4207

Advertised Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Performance

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

016867

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Weight Room Operations

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate or professional sports level. Current CPR/AED certification is required. Must currently hold and maintain CSCS or SCCC certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates who hold a Master’s degree, as well as experience in strength and conditioning in the sports.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This position may require work beyond the normal schedule including early mornings, nights, weekends, some holidays, and travel.

Posting Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins

Yes

Hiring Range

$48,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

May supervise interns, volunteers, and student workers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to make decisions.

Pays attention to details.

Consistently reliable and dependable.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Delivers on commitments on a timely basis.

Ability to provide clear verbal and written instruction.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all Athletic departments, University, Board of Trustees, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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Job Duties

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Develops and monitors strength & conditioning programs for assigned varsity athleticteams.

Foresees potential injury risks and takes preventative measures; in the event of injury capable of implementing emergency medical procedures. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Teaches and supervises proper lifting techniques and assists in spotting whennecessary.

Supports the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator with all Exercise Techniques tasks, knowledge, and skills. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Organizes team and supervisor orientation, follow-up meetings, in-service training meetings for supervisors, and nutrition and weight management meetings according to the Strength & Conditioning Program Coordinator schedule.

Assists with the general operation of the strength facility in the absence of the Director of Athletics Performance/Head Coach.

Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of the Strength & Conditioning facility and equipment. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assists in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes.

Demonstrates an understanding of human muscle physiology in order to appropriately design safe and effective exercise programs and obtain desired results.

Demonstrates an understanding of human bioenergetics and metabolism in order to appropriately design safe, effective, and activity-specific exercise programs and obtaindesired results. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Provide oversight and serve as intern coordinator for the Olympic strength and conditioning program. This includes the development of an educational curriculum, in-service training and meetings, and working in collaboration with department staff members providing a positive working experience for interns and fellows. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Utilizes information concerning weight loss and weight gain in order to prescribe training programs that bring about desired results in body composition, strength, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance.

Recognizes symptoms and behaviors associated with eating disorders utilizing physicalperformance evaluations and observations. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Performs other duties as assigned. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assist the Strength & Conditioning Program coordinator in the overseeing and budget process by continuing to evaluate facility needs, exploring equipment and service upgrades, and providing support in the yearly budget review. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently certified in CPR/AED?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you currently hold certification through CSCS or SCCC?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Please provide your CSCS and/or SCCC certification number.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you a registered dietitian?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. References List

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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