Athletics Mental Health & Performance Director

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College seeks a Director of Athletics Mental Health & Performance to oversee the division, providing strategic leadership, education, and administrative management. The role supports counseling services, crisis intervention, and liaison work with campus partners, while developing policies tailored to scholar-athletes and coaches.

The incumbent will train staff, supervise consultants, and ensure compliant, evidence-based practices across athletics units, with a focus on wellness and high

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sports psychology or terminal degree in a related human services field.
• Licensed in the State of North Carolina or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience with scholar-athletes in an athletic setting.
• Experience providing performance enhancement strategies as well as supporting counseling, mental health services and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and adapt to various backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for Athletics Mental Health and Performance.
• Develop policies, procedures, and annual goals for the division; manage budget and resources.
• Lead program assessment, outcomes evaluation, and quality improvement.
• Advise Athletics leadership on scholar-athlete mental health and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to enhance support services.

Skills

Experience with scholar-athletes

Performance enhancement strategies

Crisis intervention

Diversity and cultural competency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in sports psychology or equivalent terminal degree

Licensed in NC or eligible for NC licensure

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Education (preferred)

Job description

Davidson College seeks a Director of Athletics Mental Health & Performance to oversee the division, providing strategic leadership, education, and administrative management. The role supports counseling services, crisis intervention, and liaison work with campus partners, while developing policies tailored to scholar-athletes and coaches.

The incumbent will train staff, supervise consultants, and ensure compliant, evidence-based practices across athletics units, with a focus on wellness and high