Director of Athletic Performance

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Summary:

Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Athletic Performance. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and is a member of the athletic department senior leadership team.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Develops, implements and supervises comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports to optimize student-athlete performance
• Works closely with athletic trainers to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student-athletes
• Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested
• Works to identify facility needs and initiate and develop plans and projects to meet those needs
• Works closely with individual coaching staffs to understand performance goals and expectations of their student athletes
• Assists with student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring
• Coordinates work with coaches, other support staff, and constituents for purposes of scheduling
• Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions
• Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision. Ensures equipment is maintained at all times

Summary:

Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Athletic Performance. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and is a member of the athletic department senior leadership team.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Develops, implements and supervises comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports to optimize student-athlete performance
• Works closely with athletic trainers to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student-athletes
• Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested
• Works to identify facility needs and initiate and develop plans and projects to meet those needs
• Works closely with individual coaching staffs to understand performance goals and expectations of their student athletes
• Assists with student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring
• Coordinates work with coaches, other support staff, and constituents for purposes of scheduling
• Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions
• Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision. Ensures equipment is maintained at all times
• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety as the first priority, in accordance to the University's policies and procedures
• Collaborate with campus student wellness staff and administration to effectively operate the strength and conditioning areas within the regulations and expectations of the University
• Lead, manage, and develop a strength and conditioning assistant
• Represent Lynn University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, inspire, and lead others
• Demonstrated professional judgment and discretion
• Demonstrated flexibility, time management, initiative, organizational skills, and daily multi-tasking
• Ability to delegate and empower staff
• Demonstrated success in program development, training, and supervision
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse university, community and athletic department environment

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education, or related field.
• CSCS Certification or SCCC Certification from either of these nationally accredited organizations.
• 2 years of professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (required upon hiring)

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

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