Director of Sports Performance

Comunidad Lift; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic University in Washington, DC seeks a leader to head the Strength and Conditioning department, directing design, implementation, and supervision of sport-specific programs for all sports teams and student-athletes. You will oversee conditioning for 25 Division III programs, ensuring safety, compliance, and high performance.

The role requires collaboration with coaches, trainers, and physicians to optimize performance while adhering to NCAA rules and campus policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• CSCS and/or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• USAW certification preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department in design, implementation, and supervision of strength & conditioning programs for all teams.
• Direct conditioning for 25 Division III varsity programs.
• Design all programming including warm-ups, lifting, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility and recovery.
• Collaborate with head coaches, team physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers on performance, injury prevention and recovery.

Skills

Coaching & Instruction

Program design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CSCS Certification

USAW Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

NCAA Rules Knowledge

Job description

Lead the overall department in the design, implementation, and supervision of sport-specific strength & conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for all sports teams and individual student-athletes. Oversee strength and conditioning program from 25 NCAA Division III sports. Perform services to support an active, student-oriented campus environment while complying with national, local, university, NCAA and conference laws, regulations, standards and codes.

The projected salary range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is $56,000 to $61,500.

Coaching, Training, Instruction

Perform as a professional educator and role model to facilitate individual students to maximize and develop their overall strength, conditioning & wellness as student-athletes and to work together as a successful, competitive intercollegiate team.

Strength and Conditioning

Direct the coordination of strength and conditioning programs for all 25 Division III varsity programs.

Program Design and Implementation

Implement and design all strength and conditioning programming for the department, including warm-ups, lifting protocols, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery of each athletic program.

Collaboration

Communicate and collaborate with Head Coaches, Team Physicians, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for all sports.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with national, local, university, NCAA, Landmark, MARC and conference laws, regulations, standards and codes. (Note The violation of NCAA and conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination).

Weight Room Management

Ensure proper operation of the weight room, with a focus on safety, education, inclusion and holistic growth. Maintain accurate inventory and control all supplies and equipment in the weight room.

Supervision

Recruit, supervise, and properly train any assistant strength coaches or graduate assistants to implement the sport specific strength program.

Departmental Representative

Contributes to the achievement of established departmental goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards. Maintain health working relationships with members of the Catholic University athletic department staff and student-athletes.

Fueling Station Management

Contributes to the overall management of the athletics fueling station, up to and including opening and closing of the space, inventory management of goods, and management of operational staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree.A minimum of two (2) years of strength and conditioning coaching and instruction experience; at the college level is preferred.
• National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS) and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association certification required.
• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• USAW certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.