Assistant Director of Sports Performance and Wellness at Menlo School Atherton, CA

Reporting to the Director of Sports Performance, the Assistant Director of Sports Performance collaborates daily with sports performance, sports medicine, and coaching staff. The role supports the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs; assists in the utilization and implementation of sport‑science technologies and research; and helps manage data collection, entry, and monitoring. Ideally, the successful candidate would begin as early as June 1, 2026. Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Director of Performance in ensuring a unified approach to athletic development and sports performance methodologies across departments. Deliver dynamic, high‑performance strategies and innovations to foster a competitive, nurturing training environment for athlete and coach success. Create a positive culture of physical and mental well‑being for all student‑athletes. Lead and monitor the design and implementation of strength‑training and conditioning programs for in‑season, off‑season, and pre‑season across all school‑sanctioned athletic programs, in a manner that reflects research‑driven practice. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs), in collaboration with sport coaches and other IST performance disciplines, and oversee the processing and communication of data (i.e., collection, upload/entry, filtering, modeling, interpretation, and reporting). Utilize applied science technologies for ongoing assessment and analysis of identified key performance indicators for athletic performance (e.g., Force Plate, Velocity Based Training, GPS, speed development, power assessment, etc.). Assist with research and development initiatives and continue to advance working applications and methodologies. Assist in developing and disseminating continuing education opportunities for staff related to sport science literature to support department initiatives. Work in collaboration with the sports medicine staff on the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes, as well as on return‑to‑play and recovery protocols. Facilitate collaboration among sport coaches, sports medicine, and sports performance. Educate and counsel the student‑athlete regarding strategies to improve performance and wellness by developing and leading educational initiatives within the athletic department. Educate and enforce weight room rules, safety procedures, and proper training techniques. Lead scheduling and weight room space management. Other duties as assigned. Required Education, Experience, and Skills Minimum five years of full‑time experience at the high‑school, college, or professional level. Minimum a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field. Applied research experience (e.g., university setting). Certifications: NSCA‑CPSS and CSCS, AND/OR SCCC Certification by the CSCCa OR PES Advanced Certification by the NASM. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, SQL, MATLAB, etc.). Experience in utilizing sports science platforms such as Force Plate, Velocity‑Based Training, and GPS. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Highly motivated, positive energy individual with strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience in the implementation of strength and conditioning programming for athletes through multiple age ranges and training levels. Proven ability in strength training, Olympic lifting, plyometrics, speed training, energy system development, flexibility, recovery, injury prevention methodologies, nutrition, performance sciences, and analytics. Committed to personal and professional development. Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage many projects simultaneously. Physical Requirements Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by athletes to participate in athlete testing and/or their particular sport(s). Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes (up to 50 pounds). Position involves a combination of indoor sedentary work, active demonstration, and outdoor coaching support activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Health and Safety Requirements Current standard first aid, CPR, and AED certifications. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions. Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines. Work Environment Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self‑motivated and able to complete job assignments independently without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work may be expected. May make site visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. Benefits Exceptional work environment and caring community. Highly competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package, including generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families. Pay Range The base salary range for this position is $81,000 to $110,000. The final salary is determined by experience, education, and other factors. Benefits and retirement contributions are excluded from the base salary amount. EEO Statement Menlo School is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neier Inc.