Director of Sports - Athletics

Director of Sports Performance - Athletics - Southeast Missouri State University

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO

Department:
Athletics

The Director of Sports Performance leads the year‑round, sport‑specific strength and conditioning program for 15 Division I intercollegiate sports with emphasis on football. Responsibilities include providing overall direction and supervision, developing comprehensive nutrition plans for all student athletes, assisting in daily operations and maintenance of strength and conditioning facilities, and promoting SE Missouri State University and its athletics programs through community involvement.

• Provide overall direction and supervision for a year‑round sport‑specific strength and conditioning program for 15 Division I intercollegiate sports with an emphasis on football.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive nutrition plan for all student athletes.
• Assist in the daily operations, scheduling, and maintenance of strength and conditioning facilities.
• Promote Southeast Missouri State University and its athletics programs through community involvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field.
• NSCA CSCS certification and/or CSCC or Ca SCCC certification.
• Demonstrated success motivating student‑athletes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports programs.
• Demonstrated success leading a football strength and conditioning program at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a nutrition program at the collegiate level.l>
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to NCAA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, faculty, community and media.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service.

• Final date to receive applications:
  The review of applications will begin immediately.

• Submit a letter of interest addressing all the required qualifications.
• Provide résumé.
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be requested at a later date, if not submitted.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):
Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student‑centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high‑quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.