The Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance will be charged with leading and integrating the sports performance units within the athletics department to enhance the holistic development and competitive success of student-athletes. This position will focus on maximizing the relationship between key performance areas, including strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training, and sports psychology, to create a progressive, data-driven, and excellence-oriented program that fosters peak performance and well-being. This position plays a critical role in shaping the future of our athletics department and creating a high-performance culture that prioritizes the success and well-being of our student-athletes.
Bachelors degree in sports science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in sports performance, strength and conditioning, athletic training, or a related field within intercollegiate athletics.
Demonstrated experience managing interdisciplinary teams and integrating diverse areas of expertise.
Strong knowledge of contemporary practices in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, injury prevention, recovery, and sports psychology.
Proven ability to develop and implement data-driven performance strategies.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified), or other relevant credentials are highly desirable.
Masters degree in sports science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field.
Experience working at a MAC (Mid-American Conference) institution.
Strategic Leadership:
Develops and implements a unified vision for sports performance that aligns with the departments goals of student-athlete success and competitive excellence.
Collaborates with sport coaches, athletic administrators, and other stakeholders to identify priorities and ensure alignment of sports performance initiatives with team objectives.
Integration and Collaboration:
Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training, and sports psychology to create a seamless approach to student-athlete performance and wellness.
Develops systems to enhance communication and shared decision-making among sports performance professionals.
Develops collaborative relationships with campus units who specialize in sports/data driven areas to enhance the student experience and work toward athletic performance goals.
Program Development:
Designs and oversees innovative performance programs that incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends in sports science and technology.
Ensures that programs are tailored to the specific needs of individual sports and athletes, emphasizing injury prevention, recovery, mental health, and peak performance.
Performance Monitoring and Analytics:
Leads efforts to collect, analyze, and utilize performance data to inform training, recovery, and nutrition strategies. - Evaluate program effectiveness through key performance indicators and make data-driven adjustments to enhance outcomes.
Staff Development:
Recruits, mentors, and oversees sports performance staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and excellence.
Provides ongoing education and training opportunities to ensure staff remain at the forefront of their respective fields.
Student-Athlete Support:
Serves as a resource and advocate for student-athletes, promoting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Develops programming and workshops to educate student-athletes on topics such as nutrition, recovery, mental resilience, and injury prevention.
Resource Management:
Oversees budgets, facilities, and equipment related to sports performance, ensuring efficient use of resources to support the departments goals.
Identifies and pursues opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising to enhance sports performance capabilities.
Compliance and Safety:
Ensures all sports performance activities adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations and policies.
Maintains the highest standards of safety and ethical practices within all aspects of the sports performance program.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMUs culture of excellence.
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see ).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMUs Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Educations Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMUs Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
About Central Michigan University
Founded 125 years ago, Central Michigan University is a major, national university with 26,000 students, more than 30 remote locations in the U.S. and Canada, and 225,000 alumni worldwide.CMU offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Academic excellence is found in programs considered among the best in the nation, such as engineering, information systems, neuroscience, physician assistant, physical therapy, sales, logistics, fashion merchandising and design, advertising, marketing, public relations, and broadcasting. Central has been a pioneer in extended learning for nearly 50 years, and its online programs for undergraduates and the military, as well as its online MBA and online graduate education for teachers and school leaders, are nationally ranked.Central Michigan University expands its academics with immersive, hands-on opportunities such as research, volunteering, study abroad, internships and leadership experiences. The fourth-largest university in Michigan began with the mission of addressing a demand for teachers prepared and qualified to lead classrooms and educate future generations. That commitment to fulfil ... ling unmet needs continues today through many newer programs, including our College of Medicine, which in May 2017 graduated its first class of doctors dedicated to serving medically underserved communities.Employees have access to fitness facilities and a nationally recognized wellness program as well as health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.With student-athletes who are expected to perform equally well in the classroom and on the field, CMU is a member of the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. CMU Athletics regularly earns accolades for student excellence in the classroom (almost 30 percent of our students were honored in spring 2017 for GPAs of 3.5 or higher) and on the field, with frequent men’s and women’s championship seasons in sports such as football, basketball, gymnastics, field hockey, soccer, baseball and softball, and wrestling. Central is located in a quaint, tight-knit community in the heart of central lower Michigan. Our community offers a robust mix of outdoor opportunities, family attractions, restaurants and brew pubs. Mount Pleasant’s small-town life is complemented by cultural activities on campus, including concerts, plays and guest speakers. Mount Pleasant is an hour or two from most Michigan destination spots, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor, as well as the state’s sunset beaches, golf and ski resorts, and our famous “Up North” communities, state parks and lakes.
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