Assistant Director for Sports Performance

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to design and implement a strength and conditioning program for the Grambling State University Men’s Basketball team, Women’s Basketball team and Bowling team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing programs to increase athletic ability to reduce injuries and to improve performance specific to the sport while instilling a winning attitude and work ethic
• Assist in all facets of testing, tracking, screening data collection and nutritional needs of the student-athlete
• Assist in maintain accurate data of student-athlete’s progress with the strength and condition program
• Develop, maintain and nurture a relationship with the athletic training staff to ensure the student-athlete’s overall physical heath is maintained
• Knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to assigned job duties and the scope of employment
• Responsible for obtaining proper guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance, prior to participating in select activities, as defined by NCAA bylaws or institutional policies
• Represent the University at clinics, seminars, workshops, etc. as needed

Qualifications

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to design and implement a strength and conditioning program for the Grambling State University Men’s Basketball team, Women’s Basketball team and Bowling team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing programs to increase athletic ability to reduce injuries and to improve performance specific to the sport while instilling a winning attitude and work ethic
• Assist in all facets of testing, tracking, screening data collection and nutritional needs of the student-athlete
• Assist in maintain accurate data of student-athlete’s progress with the strength and condition program
• Develop, maintain and nurture a relationship with the athletic training staff to ensure the student-athlete’s overall physical heath is maintained
• Knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to assigned job duties and the scope of employment
• Responsible for obtaining proper guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance, prior to participating in select activities, as defined by NCAA bylaws or institutional policies
• Represent the University at clinics, seminars, workshops, etc. as needed

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required from a regionally accredited college or university
• One year of related experience as a collegiate strength and conditioning certified coach along with experience under a certified strength and conditioning coach
• Must possess CSCS (through NSCA) OR SCCC (through CSCCA) certification plus CPR/AED Certification
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment
• Sound judgment and maturity

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics
• Two (2) to three (3) years as a collegiate strength and conditioning certified coach working with basketball along with experience under a certified strength coach

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin August 21st, 2025 and continue until position is filled.

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