Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (Athletics and Recreation)

Hopkins Athletics is a multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men's and women's lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Athletic Performance. They must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

The Assistant Director of Athletic Performance works to support the mission and integrity of Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. This position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored for their assigned NCAA programs. The individual will also be expected to contribute to the implementation and supervision of training sessions of teams they assist. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, and communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams and assists when necessary for other teams noted.
• In the absence of the Director of Athletic Performance, leads Athletic Performance Coaches and oversees the program.
• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes.
• Coordinates programming that can be implemented at practices and captain-led sessions, including warm-ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility, and recovery.
• Communicates and collaborates with Head Coaches and members of the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes.
• Oversees the fueling station, managing and ordering food.
• Maintains student-athlete records and monitors progress of training programs using TeamBuildr software, Vald Performance systems, Catapult GPS & SPT GPS systems.
• Works with campus dietitian on specific needs for student-athletes.
• Ensures proper operation of weight room with a focus on safety/education, inclusion, and holistic growth.
• Assists Director of Athletic Performance in maintaining accurate inventory and controlling all supplies and equipment in the weight room.
• Continues education via professional development training and/or working toward a degree in a relevant program (maintaining relevant certifications is expected).
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules required

Key Relationships

• The Assistant Director of Athletic Performance is directly supervised by the Director of Athletic Performance as a member of both the Strength & Conditioning Staff, and the Sport Performance and Wellness team.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends is required.
• Occasional travel under direction of supervisor may be required.
• This position is full time and year-round.

• Bachelors Degree required; Either National Strength and Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association certification required.
• Must be First Aid/CPR Certified
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university/NCAA or professional level is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience with data-tracking technology, such as Tendo Power Analyzer, Catapult Sports, and/or force plate technology, is preferred.

Classified Title: Strength & Conditioning Administrator
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (Athletics and Recreation)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $42,330 - $74,110 Annually ($51,107 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / Varies (occasional early weekends and nights)
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Sports Medicine
Personnel area: University Student Services