Assistant Director of Sports Performance, Men's Basketball, UMKC's Kansas City Athletics

Hiring Department

UMKC's Kansas City Athletics - Sports Performance; Men's Basketball  

Job Description

Kansas City Athletics - Sports Peformance is seeking qualifed and enthusiastic applicants for an Assistant Director of Sports Performance position. The Assistant Director of Sports Performance is responsible for the management of the strength and conditioning of Kansas City Athletics Men’s Basketball program. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Program design, guiding student-athletes through a regimen of exercises to optimize performance and decrease injury potential;
• Assisting with the oversight of basketball-specific conditioning programs;
• Teaching proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques;

Hiring Department

UMKC's Kansas City Athletics - Sports Performance; Men's Basketball  

Job Description

Kansas City Athletics - Sports Peformance is seeking qualifed and enthusiastic applicants for an Assistant Director of Sports Performance position. The Assistant Director of Sports Performance is responsible for the management of the strength and conditioning of Kansas City Athletics Men’s Basketball program. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Program design, guiding student-athletes through a regimen of exercises to optimize performance and decrease injury potential;
• Assisting with the oversight of basketball-specific conditioning programs;
• Teaching proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques;
• Encouraging and motivating student-athletes to train and perform to their utmost potential, scheduling athletic teams and supervising workouts of student-athletes;
• Collect/analyze practice GPS data to help make informed decisions about workload planning;
• Assist strength & conditioning staff with facility maintenance and upkeep (weight room, nutrition room);
• Player development and assisting in the implementation of rehab and reconditioning programs prescribed by the doctors and Sports Medicine staff.

Working in a team-oriented environment, the position will work with other Strength and Conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic trainers and other athletic department personnel to develop comprehensive strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for student-athletes.

Some weekend and holiday work may be required based on specific sport seasons and team travel.  The candidate will ensure compliance with NCAA, Summit League Conference, and University of Missouri-Kansas City regulations.

Position will be responsible for implementing strength and conditioning programs for Men’s Basketball, and potentially one other sport. This position will also communicate with their supervisor, sport coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff and assist with on-campus recruiting for assigned sports.
 

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related area
• One to two years’ experience in developing and implementing weight training programs is necessary
• CSCS, SCCC, or NASM certification
• CPR/AED certification
• General nutrition background
• Experience with Catapult or other player load monitoring systems

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $55,000 - $75,000 annually

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. 

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 

Grade:9E Salary Plan # GGS
University Title: Certified Strength and Conditioning Trainer 
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Application Materials

Application materials should include a cover letter and updated resume/CV. 

Application Deadline

We are accepting applications through 11:59 pm on Friday, July 24, 2026.  

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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