Director of Sports Performance

Posted: 23-Jul-26 • Concord, North Carolina • Full Time

About the role

At Cannon School, we believe athletics are an extension of the classroom, developing resilience, leadership, teamwork, and character. We are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Sports Performance to lead and elevate our comprehensive Sports Performance program for middle and upper school student-athletes.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Director of Sports Performance will provide the vision and leadership for a best-in-class strength and conditioning program that supports athletic excellence while prioritizing the long-term health and development of every student-athlete. This individual will collaborate closely with coaches, athletic trainers, college counseling, and school leadership to design innovative, evidence-based training programs that enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and foster lifelong wellness.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, builds meaningful relationships with students and coaches, and is passionate about developing young people both on and off the field. This role also oversees the daily operations of the Sports Performance program, mentors assistant coaches and interns, and contributes as a member of Cannon's Extended Athletics Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate Cannon School’s comprehensive Sports Performance program for middle and upper school student-athletes.
• Provide vision and leadership for a best-in-class strength and conditioning program that supports athletic excellence and prioritizes long-term health.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, college counseling, and school leadership to design evidence-based training programs.
• Enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and foster lifelong wellness through innovative training initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations of the Sports Performance program.
• Mentor assistant coaches and interns.
• Contribute as a member of Cannon’s Extended Athletics Leadership Team.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and coaches to support holistic development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Current CSCS certification.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs.
• Independent school experience preferred.
• Experience leading athletic performance programs preferred.

About Cannon School

Cannon School is a JrK through Grade 12 independent school located in the greater Charlotte area. In the twenty years at our present location, the physical campus has grown to include new facilities for performing arts, athletics, language labs, and makerspaces.

Cannon recently adopted a new strategic design with five commitments centered around community and belongingness; students; educators; wellness; and sustainability. In the teaching and learning process, we hold a philosophical commitment to autonomy, inquiry, and mastery among other habits known as Adaptive Expertise.

Cannon is a strong and relational community, and we believe that taking care of others is as important as learning about self. The school attracts over 1,000 students from Concord, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, Charlotte, the University City area, Kannapolis, and Salisbury.

Located on a 65-acre campus on Poplar Tent Road in Concord, Cannon’s 225 full-time faculty and staff members are committed to nurturing relationships at the heart of learning and engaging the learner in a journey of growth.