Assistant Director of Sports Performance, Men's Basketball, UMKC's Kansas City Athletics

About the role

The Assistant Director of Sports Performance is responsible for the management of the strength and conditioning of Kansas City Athletics Men’s Basketball program. Duties include but are not limited to program design, guiding student-athletes through a regimen of exercises to optimize performance and decrease injury potential; assisting with the oversight of basketball-specific conditioning programs; teaching proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques; encouraging and motivating student-athletes to train and perform to their utmost potential; scheduling athletic teams and supervising workouts of student-athletes; collecting/analyzing practice GPS data to help make informed decisions about workload planning; assisting strength & conditioning staff with facility maintenance and upkeep (weight room, nutrition room); player development and assisting in the implementation of rehab and reconditioning programs prescribed by the doctors and Sports Medicine staff. Working in a team-oriented environment, the position will work with other Strength and Conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic trainers and other athletic department personnel to develop comprehensive strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Program design
• Guiding student-athletes through a regimen of exercises to optimize performance and decrease injury potential
• Assisting with the oversight of basketball-specific conditioning programs
• Teaching proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques
• Encouraging and motivating student-athletes to train and perform to their utmost potential
• Scheduling athletic teams and supervising workouts of student-athletes
• Collect/analyze practice GPS data to help make informed decisions about workload planning
• Assist strength & conditioning staff with facility maintenance and upkeep (weight room, nutrition room)
• Player development and assisting in the implementation of rehab and reconditioning programs prescribed by the doctors and Sports Medicine staff

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related area
• One to two years’ experience in developing and implementing weight training programs is necessary
• CSCS, SCCC, or NASM certification
• CPR/AED certification
• General nutrition background
• Experience with Catapult or other player load monitoring systems

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of NCAA, Summit League Conference, and University of Missouri-Kansas City regulations
• Experience with Catapult or other player load monitoring systems

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $55,000 - $75,000 annually. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Schedule

Some weekend and holiday work may be required based on specific sport seasons and team travel.