Coordinator, Mental Health & Wellness and Applied Performance Science - Sports Health

Coordinator, Mental Health & Wellness and Applied Performance Science - Sports Health Performance

Job Category
:
Sports Health & Performance

Requisition Number
: FULLT
002419

• Posted :
  August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a coordinator that will have dual reporting lines to the Director of Mental Health & Wellness and the Director of Applied Performance Science, with distinct responsibilities in each department.

Mental Health & Wellness:
This position is a key component to the daily operation of the Mental Health & Wellness department. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, customer service, assisting with workflows, and maintaining electronic health records and data. Student athlete wellness, organizational skills, and confidentiality are core pillars for this position.

Applied Performance Science:
This position provides key cross-functional communication and collaboration to initiatives within in the team and/or department. Responsibilities include assisting with, maintaining, and monitoring performance analyses and reports and ensuring appropriate safety protocols/techniques are followed during testing.

This position requires the incumbent to gain and maintain working knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to patient/client confidentiality; to handle protected health information (PHI) of patients/clients in accordance with UAA, federal, and state regulations; have and maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and similar programs; have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated;

work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:

UAA Mental Health & Wellness and Applied Performance Science is committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) to ensure that any client information created, received, and/or maintained by the UAA Mental Health & Wellness and Applied Performance staff is only used or disclosed in accordance with UAA policies and federal and state regulations. The University Athletic Association places significant trust in all who have access to sensitive information.

Uses and disclosures of client health information for any purposes other than authorized constitute a privacy violation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area of specialization
• Experience working in a medical clinic and using an electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences or a related field
• Knowledgeable of Health and Performance Sciences

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), tuition assistance, athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state
employer
.

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