Associate Athletics Director, Peak Performance.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking an Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance to provide leadership and management for Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), fostering the wellness and development of student-athletes. This role involves delivering mental performance services, including coaching and workshops, while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and have at least six years of experience. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, along with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sport or counseling psychology required.
• Six years of experience delivering mental performance services.
• Proven leadership and management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Associate Athletics Director in vision and leadership.
• Lead mental performance coaching and team sessions.
• Collaborate with student-athletes and coaches effectively.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and discretion

Education

Master’s degree in sport or counseling psychology

Terminal degree in related field

Job description

Position Purpose

The Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance supports the Executive Associate Athletics Director in providing vision, leadership, and management for Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) — Dartmouth’s integrated support team for the health, wellness, and development of varsity student‑athletes and teams. In addition to serving as DP2’s deputy leader, this role leads and participates in delivery of services for Leadership and Mental Performance, drawing upon deep expertise in sport and performance psychology to guide a team of practitioners providing individual mental performance coaching, group and team sessions, workshops, and coach consultations. This support fosters the psychological and behavioral foundations to empower student‑athletes to thrive academically, athletically, and personally during and beyond their time at Dartmouth. The role requires frequent collaboration with student‑athletes, coaches, interdisciplinary staff, campus partners, and senior administrators, as well as the ability to mentor and supervise staff. The Associate Athletics Director also helps cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence across the DP2 team, supporting the holistic development and competitive success of Dartmouth student‑athletes and teams.

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Master’s degree in sport or counseling psychology, human performance, or related field.
• Six years of progressive experience delivering mental performance services in a high‑performance athletic, academic, or tactical environment.
• Previous experience leading mental performance staff and services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to motivate and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals internal and external to the College.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in sensitive situations, and work effectively in a fast‑paced and complex work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in related field.
• Licensed or license‑eligible psychologist, counselor or mental health professional.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or in‑progress.
• Previous supervisory experience and experience as a collegiate athlete or coach.

Schedule

Evening and weekend work hours required in addition to regular weekday hours. Occasional travel to meetings and athletic events required.