Director of Sports Performance

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director, Sports Performance. The director will cultivate and lead a high-performance environment that supports the development, health and success of all UNG student-athletes through collaboration with sport coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staff. Develop and implement evidence-informed, sport specific strength and conditioning programs that enhance student athlete performance while establishing a consistent culture of preparation, discipline, accountability and continuous improvement. Serve as a leader and primary teacher of the sports performance staff, including the development and supervision of graduate assistant coaches.  Incumbent is frequently away from assigned work desk/phone due to official UNG work responsibilities or travel and requires real-time communication with others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: human physiology, anatomy, exercise science, strength and conditioning principles, and related sports performance concepts. 

• Knowledge of use and application, maintenance and safety  of strength and conditioning equipment. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail. 

• High ethical standards and ability to relate to work with a diverse faculty, staff, students and other constituents. 

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, energy, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Ability to manage multiple teams, programs, staff and competing priorities in fast paced collegiate athletics environment. 

• Ability to organize and manage individuals and programs while effectively planning projects, schedules and training activities. 

• Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds overhead.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs based on the physical demands and competitive goals of individual sports. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high standards of preparation, discipline, accountability, effort, safety and professionalism in training environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, productive relationships with student-athletes, head coaches, sports medicine personnel and other athletics staff. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and teach student-athletes and staff proper training techniques, concepts and safety standards. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with head coaches while maintaining appropriate expertise and leadership in the area of strength and conditioning. 

• Ability to use assessment, testing, benchmarking and performance data to evaluate student-athlete development and inform training decisions.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. (Preferably in exercise science or closely related field), Master's preferred 

• Two years of demonstrated experience working in a collegiate or professional sports strength and conditioning environment, preferably at a level comparable to the competitive and operational demands of UNG Athletics.

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), is required at the time of hire. Certified in CPR and First Aid.