Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness (Athletics)

$86,870 - $112,932/Yr

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics that fosters a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Athletic Director, Sport Psychology and Wellness. This role will provide clinical psychology and performance optimization services to student-athletes, ensuring their mental health and well-being are prioritized. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of philosophies, policies, and procedures for sport psychology service operations, supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development. In this position, the Assistant Athletic Director will direct and provide mental health services, including individual psychotherapy, psychological assessments, mandated substance abuse referrals, and crisis intervention for student-athlete mental health emergencies. The role involves overseeing a network of mental health providers, including full-time Clinical and Sport Psychologists, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Director will coordinate the Sport Psychiatry Residency program in partnership with the UArizona College of Medicine, ensuring students receive the necessary training and education to complete their degree requirements. The successful candidate will also facilitate interdisciplinary Health and Wellness Meetings, coordinate support services for student-athletes, and consult with teams and coaches regarding performance optimization and mental health needs. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting. The University of Arizona offers outstanding benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, disability programs, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, as well as tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide mental health services including individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, mandated substance abuse referrals, and crisis intervention for student-athletes.
• Oversee a network of mental health providers, ensuring adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coordinate the Sport Psychiatry Residency program in partnership with the UArizona College of Medicine.
• Oversee staff performance, including hiring and managing the budget for personnel expenses.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary Health and Wellness Meetings and coordinate support services for student-athletes.
• Consult with teams and coaches regarding performance optimization and mental health needs.
• Develop and execute institutional policies and procedures for sport psychology services.
• Provide training and educational meetings to student-athletes on mental health and wellness topics.

Requirements

• Master's degree and state licensure required.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including 3 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree in a counseling or performance-related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in providing care for NCAA Division I student-athletes or other related settings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
• Flexible work schedule options.