Athletic Performance Director

Athlete Training and Health Company Overview

Our mission is to provide a world-class training environment for athletes and adults of all fitness levels utilizing learnings from our scientific research in human performance. Our forward-thinking approach to collaboration with hospital systems, professional sports teams, universities and independent school districts is setting new standards for health and performance training. We invest heavily in the post-graduate education of our coaches, who in turn develop evidence-led training programs that are guaranteed to deliver sustainable results. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature best-in-class turf fields, pro-style weight rooms and cutting-edge technology to exceed the needs of our athletes, communities and healthcare partners.

Position Summary: 

The primary role of the Athletic Performance Director (APD) is to ensure that all coaching and  non-coaching hours are reflective of the highest standard. The APD is responsible for  

monitoring and evaluating all coaching, education and performance related administration both  internal and external among the performance coaching staff. All aspects should be delegated  appropriately when necessary to ensure the development of all performance coaches in a  scalable and productive manner. Blending a desire for a high-quality with strategic vision,  business acumen, leadership and self-directed initiatives are key characteristics in pursuing  growth and synergy within ATH and externally in collaboration with its partners and affiliates.  This role is the heartbeat of the performance coaching staff to ensure synergy between the  coaching staff and other departments 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Coaching 

• Responsible for the overall development of Rebuild and Next Level Athlete training programs. Ensure the scalability of both training programs while ensuring a high quality  through supervision of coaching and programming. APD will primarily coach 1:1 and  qualitative group aspects of both training programs

Development of Training Programs and Coaches (Internal and External) 

• Oversee all training programs within the training center, working closely with Senior 
• Performance Coaches to ensure all aspects (Internal and External) of Student, Forever and Team Athlete Training Programs are being ran appropriately at a high standard.
• Oversee the all 3 educational tiers of coach development with specific input each month on coordinating and evaluating performance coaches completing the mentorship.

Performance Administration 

• Ensuring consistent communication through email, staff meetings and performance  reviews at a professional standard at all times. Scheduling, planning and training center  related tasks 

Growth and synergy 

• Ensure staff relations are maintained and balanced across departments within the training center, with corporate staff and with partners and affiliates specific to the given  location.

Breakdown of Role

Qualification and Experience:

• BA/BS – Exercise science, sports science, kinesiology or health-related degree.
  • Preferred Master’s degree in exercise science, sports science, kinesiology or
    health-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years coaching experience in private, collegiate or elite sport.
• Must have experience preparing elite level athletes for entry to professional sports (i.e pro-day/combine) within the private sector.
• Must possess experience working with athletes returning from injury through collaboration with medical professionals and programming.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, communication and management skills while working within a multidisciplinary sporting setting.
• Strong level of IT skills to use various applications, technologies and software ranging from administrative (Microsoft office) to sporting technologies and software.

Personal Attributes:

• Dynamic personality: industrious, enthusiastic, adaptable and humble.
• High personal standards of health and fitness that reflect one’s lifestyle habits and command the respect of co-workers and athletes.
• Good communication and relationship building skills, ability to work in a team environment.
• Open to personal development and growth through lifelong learning initiatives, both as a student and in teaching others.
• Ability to multitask; goal-oriented and self-directed.

Personal Circumstances:

• The successful candidate must be willing to work extended hours including early morning, evening and some Saturdays.
• The successful candidate must have authorization to work within the USA

Application:

Send your resume and cover letter to HR@athleteth.com.