Associate Athletic Director Sport Performance

Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Portales, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Athletics Director for Sport Performance at Eastern New Mexico University is responsible for overseeing the physical development of all student-athletes. This role involves supervising the strength and conditioning staff, collaborating with athletic trainers and coaches, and ensuring optimal sport performance for student-athletes, particularly in football. The position includes developing and implementing training programs, managing the weight facility, and maintaining communication with coaching staff regarding athlete performance and training needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position
• Develop and implement strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all NCAA intercollegiate athletic teams and the institution's rodeo team
• Hold regular meetings with the Athletic Training Staff and other medical related personnel to ensure that the overall development of student-athletes is balanced and effective
• Monitor the Eastern New Mexico University weight training facility
• Supervise department coaches, graduate assistants and work-study students that assist with the strength and conditioning program
• Interact and correspond with Head Coaches about the strength and conditioning program for their teams
• Conduct fall and spring testing of all athletes
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of athletes in database
• Design and implement winter break and summer workout plans and schedules for all sports
• Coordinate summer workouts for athletes remaining on campus at ENMU
• Supervise and monitor student-athletes while using facility
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Keep a monthly inventory of equipment in weight room
• Coordinate Weight Training Facility schedules
• Coordinate maintenance/replacement schedule of equipment with Director of Athletics and assist in obtaining information about new equipment needs and purchases
• Communicate with athletic training staff regarding student-athlete limitations and adjust workouts accordingly
• Advise coaches on pre-game, pre-practice protocols as well as post-activity needs
• Remain up-to-date on significant injuries sustained by student-athletes, as well as an analysis for future direction on training of injured student-athletes
• Collaborate to ensure that all the relevant parties (athletic training, medical staff, head coaches, and student-athletes) are all working on a singular plan for student-athlete optimal development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a Sports or Health related field
• 2 years of work experience in strength and conditioning area
• Supervisory experience required
• Must be certified through a nationally recognized strength and conditioning program
• Master's degree in a Sports or Health Related field preferred
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NCAA intercollegiate athletic teams
• Knowledge of sports medicine and injury prevention

Benefits

• Salary depends on qualifications
• Full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic athletic environment