Director of Sports Science

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Director of Sports Science

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Sports Science plays a critical role in advancing the athletic performance and sports science strategies for Tulsa Athletics. This position supports the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Strength and Performance in leading a comprehensive, data-driven approach to athlete development, fostering peak performance while ensuring alignment with NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and University standards. The Director will serve as a strategic partner, providing leadership, innovation, and technical expertise in sports science across all athletic programs.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports, ensuring best practices in sports science are integrated throughout the department.

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Position Title

Director of Sports Science

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Sports Science plays a critical role in advancing the athletic performance and sports science strategies for Tulsa Athletics. This position supports the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Strength and Performance in leading a comprehensive, data-driven approach to athlete development, fostering peak performance while ensuring alignment with NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and University standards. The Director will serve as a strategic partner, providing leadership, innovation, and technical expertise in sports science across all athletic programs.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports, ensuring best practices in sports science are integrated throughout the department.
• Performance Optimization: Oversee the development of performance pathways, leveraging cutting-edge technology and analytics to enhance athlete conditioning, reduce injury risk, and optimize recovery.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Implement advanced data analytics to track, assess, and enhance the physical development and performance of student-athletes, creating actionable insights for coaching staff.
• Collaboration and Integration: Serve as a strategic collaborator, partnering with coaches, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and medical professionals to ensure a holistic approach to athlete care and performance.
• Technology Management: Manage all sports science technology systems in FA Dry and ACE strength and performance facilities, ensuring their effective use in monitoring athlete progress and program outcomes.
• Mentorship and Culture Building: Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of discipline, resilience, and peak performance, while providing mentorship to strength and conditioning staff.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain thorough understanding of NCAA and conference regulations to ensure full compliance within all aspects of sports science operations.
• Program Oversight: Maintain comprehensive records for all sport teams, aligning training programs with performance objectives and compliance requirements.
• Special Projects: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant AD of Performance, contributing to the broader goals of the department.

Required Qualifications

Equivalent Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive strength training experience, ideally at the collegiate
  or professional level.
• Current certification from a nationally recognized strength and conditioning organization
  (e.g., CSCS, SCCC).
• Current CPR/AED certification (must include in-person skills assessment).

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Strong understanding of sports science technology, data analytics, and performance
  monitoring systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to athletic performance
  and compliance.

Special Job Dimensions:

Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information.

Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

Moderate physical demands.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1049P | | Open Date | 05/30/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Advertising Summary | |

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EEO Statement

| Eeo Statement Summary |
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran. |

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Required Documents 1. Resume

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