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Athletic Sports Performance

The Athletic Sports Performance Specialist develops sports performance techniques, strategies, and solutions to improve and support athlete performance; applies industry expertise to consult coaches and athletes on research-based practices; collaborates with staff across all areas of sports science to create a holistic framework that elevates athletic performance.

• Support, consult, and advise coaches on holistic athlete development and performance solutions related to areas of Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, and Student-Athlete Welfare and Development; collaborate with coaches to design development frameworks
• Foster relationships with University leadership, program leaders, key stakeholders, and central offices to develop a support network for student athletes
• Design and execute sports performance programs, initiatives, and strategies across sports; collect and analyze data to inform programming
• Integrate and apply research in fields related to high-performance sport best practices, sport technologies, and systems-based thinking to University practices; elevate and position the University sports programs to be an athletic performance industry leader
• Develop and deliver an evidence-based student-athlete education curriculum

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00

• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Data reporting
• Forecasting
• Networking
• Performance improvement
• Presentation Skills
• Procedure development
• Program evaluation
• Program management
• Project Management
• Regulatory compliance
• Sports analytics