Towson University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director of Basketball Performance.
The?Assistant Director of Basketball Performance will lead, administer, and oversee the comprehensive strength and conditioning services for women’s basketball student athletes as well as additional teams assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance. This position will serve as an integral member of the Athletic Department’s multidisciplinary Performance Team and will directly communicate and collaborate with head coaches, assistant strength and conditioning coaches, team physicians, athletic trainers, dietitian, sport psychologist, and other exercise science and allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based performance optimization strategies that foster an environment for injury prevention, performance enhancement, recovery, and reconditioning.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities for the Assistant Director of Basketball Performance include the following:
Designs and implements comprehensive year-round programming (movement assessments, speed, strength and conditioning) for the athletic development and enhancement of student-athletes; maintains accurate and timely electronic records for monitoring prescribed and completed program variables
Works in conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance and sports medicine staff on collaborative performance screening on a yearly basis; serves as an advocate for the high-performance model within the Athletic Department for assigned teams; collaborates on rehabilitation plans per medical direction for appropriate modifications; ensures that nutrition plans are carried out for student-athletes in collaboration with the dietitian
Maintains knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR/AED and first aid; complies with all Towson University conditioning policies and procedures and supports catastrophic injury prevention
The work hours for this position include some nights and weekends based on practices and teams’ competitive schedules. Travel is required.
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Qualifications and Skills
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge base in sports performance and injury prevention program development of the collegiate athletics population
Commitment to student-athlete wellbeing and health & safety in a competitive environment
Ability to work non-traditional hours, travel with assigned team, and provide strength and conditioning benefits while traveling
For a full description and to apply, visit https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500007Y
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. ?
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has?strongly encouraged?full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.
Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
