Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information


Business Title
Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance


Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public


Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on June 4, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.


Posting Number
2016366T


Department Summary


The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strength and conditioning performance coaching expertise to multiple intercollegiate athletics sports, excluding FOOTBALL. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of identified strength coaching staff, oversight of the Sport Performance budget, oversight of the Carin Center schedule, coordinate the purchase, repair and replacement of strength equipment, ensure staff completion of required continuing education requirements, and serve as a liaison with the Patton College of Education Coaching Education Master's program. The position exists to improve the overall strength and conditioning of student-athletes, the prevention of injuries, and increase athletic performance.

1. Teach, motivate, and coach student-athletes in the development of technical and physical knowledge and athletic performance as it relates to performance enhancement and injury prevention to compete as Division I intercollegiate level student-athletes. Plans strength and conditioning regimens per team and/or individual student-athlete. Monitors progress/results and adjusts plan accordingly.

Serve as a sports performance coach to assigned sports, programmer and training sessions coach of skills and student-athlete groups as assigned. This position does not work with FOOTBALL.

2. Design, implement, conduct, and monitor strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams. Collect, monitor, analyze, and present data from biotechnology tracking applications for assigned teams.

Collaboration with the Athletic Department Dietitian to ensure appropriate nutrition and body composition education and programming for health and performance.

3. Collaborate frequently with licensed Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to participation/play planning of injured student-athletes.

Position Profile


Works with student athletes on techniques to safely maximize physical capabilities and athletic performance.

Level Summary


Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities


Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities


Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.

Problem Solving


Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.

Independence of Action


High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.

Communication and Collaboration


Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.

Physical Requirements


This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires a Master's degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience. Must be certified and maintain certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program.


Preferred Qualifications


Division I strength and conditioning coaching experience. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified.

Department
ICA Business Administration


Pay Rate


Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. The targeted salary range for this position is $58,972 - $71,640.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

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Pay Grade
18


Pay Range
$58,972.00-$98,125.00


FLSA Status
Exempt


Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment


Employment Type
full-time regular


Job Family
Athletics


Job Sub Family
Strength & Conditioning


Job Level
M3


Job Open Date
05/20/2026


Posting End Date
06/04/2026


Planning Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics


Work Schedule


Some evenings and weekends required as well as travel.

Months
12 month


Campus
Athens


Expected hours worked per week
40+ hours per week


Expected duration of assignment
on-going


Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Trina Jones, View email address on click.appcast.io


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