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Comunidadlift

Director of Player Athletic Development – Strength & Conditioning

Comunidadlift, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061


Job Description

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Director of Player Athletic Development to direct the football sports science team that manages GPS units for practice and games. Responsibilities include managing and assisting in all sports science data collection for the Gators Football team; managing and assisting in the “return to play” for injured student-athletes; managing other tools that provide data for performance or to maintain player health (NordBord, ForceFrame, Force Plates, Catapult, etc); and oversight of the maintenance and budget for all sports science equipment. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and five years of related experience training at a collegiate or professional level

OR

a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and six years of related experience training at a collegiate or professional level

CPR/First Aid certified*

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)*

One year of leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities

Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Experience working with GPS monitoring systems

Experience interpreting performance metrics

Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

*Please submit copies of your certificates in the “Documents” section of the online application process.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present

acceptable and original documents

to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and

not a state employer .

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants please go to

www.FloridaGators.com/employment

to apply. For individuals without computer access, stop by the University Athletic Association, Inc. Human Resources offices located on the 2 nd

floor of the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

THE UAA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

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