Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION /OR EXPERIENCE:

oBachelor's Degree;

oCertification that is current and valid through either the NSCA (CSCS) or the CSCCa (SCCC);

PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

oMaster's Degree;

oExperience at the Division I level

oExperience with Men's and/or Women's Basketball

oExperience managing a Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning staff

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

oOversees the entire strength and conditioning program for 15 varsity athletic teams consisting of 235student-athletes.

oOversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of team and individual workouts in the areas of flexibility, lifting, running, and testing, among other areas.

oServes as primary Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning Coach for flagship Men's and Women's Basketball programs'.

oCommunicates and collaborates with head coaches about individual and team development.

oCreates appropriate reports and tracking mechanisms of strength, speed, and conditioning test results, athlete nutritional analyses, and other data as necessary.

oRemains knowledgeable of current trends and advances in the area of strength and conditioning (i.e., new technology).

oResponsible for budget management for Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning, including allocation of resources, equipment and supplement purchase and replacement planning.

oCollaborates with the Sports Medicine staff to ensure proper protocol regarding student-athlete injuries and rehabilitations.

oOversees, manages and supervises full-time Sports Performance/Strength & Conditioning staff and graduate assistants. Supervision includes selection, training, evaluation, and professional development and management of all subordinates.

oTeach and demonstrate proper exercise techniques, ensuring safety, and correcting mistakes to prevent injury;

oWorks to help implement nutrition programs and dietary education plans for all sport programs

oOther duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

oKnowledge of NCAA, Conference and University rules;

oBudget Management and Procedures;

oAbility to work flexible hours, nights/weekends and travel

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.