"Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance"

Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, NH

Category: Counseling and Psychological Services

Type: Full-Time

Posting date 10/02/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129453

Hiring Range Minimum please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum please inquire

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance will help design and deliver evidence-based leadership and mental performance programs for varsity athletes and the wider undergraduate student body through the Teevens Center. The position is based in Athletics under Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) and affiliated with the Teevens Center, advancing two key pillars:

1. Elevating the competitiveness of Dartmouth Athletics
2. "DP2 for All" - extending peak performance principles across campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership & Mental Performance, the Assistant Director will support leadership education, provide mental performance coaching and consulting, and integrate these efforts into existing Dartmouth systems and student experiences.

Description

The ideal candidate will be a strong presenter and facilitator who can translate leadership and mental performance concepts across diverse student groups-not just varsity athletes. Someone who is comfortable presenting to teams, running workshops, and connecting one-on-one with high-performing athletes and undergraduate students more broadly will be successful. A successful candidate will also have a collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with DP2 staff, Teevens Center Staff, coaches, faculty, and campus partners.

• Be part of a growing, innovative DP2 team and with the Teevens Center that bridges Athletics and the wider Dartmouth student body.
• Opportunity to shape and deliver evidence-based leadership and mental performance programming for both varsity athletes and undergraduates across campus.
• The opportunity to grow and develop the DP2 Mental Performance Lab, including cognitive training tools and technology to support cutting-edge applied work.
• The chance to work at the intersection of athletics, leadership development, and higher education innovation while contributing to Dartmouth's distinctive mission.
• CMPC mentorship/supervision.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master's degree in sport psychology, counseling education, leadership, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in leadership development, sport psychology, or mental performance.
• Experience working with student-athletes, college students, or high-performance populations.
• Strong facilitation, public speaking, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or in progress.
• Familiarity with NCAA athletics, Ivy League values, and/or high-performance settings.
• Experience creating peer education or leadership curricula.
• Knowledge of evidence-based leadership and performance approaches.
• Experience with digital tools or learning management systems.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number mariruth@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lorna Harkins, Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership and Mental Performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Ideally the candidate would start in January 2026.
Please consider submitting list of references in the Additional Document section.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83175

Description

Varsity Athletics - Leadership & Mental Performance Support
* Deliver leadership development and mental performance programs for assigned varsity teams, including team workshops, small-group sessions, and one-on-one coaching for student-athletes.
* Provide targeted consultation to assigned coaches and integrate leadership activities into team environments and seasonal plans.
* Collaborate with the Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership & Mental Performance to ensure services reflect best practices and align with departmental and DP2 goals.
* Partner with the interdisciplinary DP2 team to cultivate an optimal performance environment through shared expertise and coordinated strategies.

Leadership Development

* Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership programming, including sophomore summer initiatives, team-based projects, retreats, and guest speaker sessions.
* Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, emotional intelligence, value-based leadership and create supporting resources (digital content, handouts) to reinforce learning.

Mental Performance Support
* Conduct assessments to identify performance needs and growth areas.
* Provide real-time support by attending select practices and competitions.
* Ensure early identification of potential mental health concerns and refer to counseling services to further holistic student-athlete care.
* Operate and introduce teams/students to the Mental Performance Lab's cognitive training tools.
* Evaluate program impact and use feedback to guide improvements.

Percentage Of Time 60

Description

Teevens Center - "DP2 for All" Programming & Student Engagement
* Adapt and deliver group leadership and mental performance programming for the wider Dartmouth student community.
* Develop embedded learning experiences and peer-led initiatives.
* Coordinate with campus partners (e.g., Rockefeller Center, Student Life, Wellness Center) for scheduling, logistics, and program integration.
* Design and conduct pilot programs with built-in assessment measures, using evaluation data to refine and enhance offerings.
* Support communications and event promotion through digital and print channels.

Percentage Of Time 30

Description

Collaboration & Operations
* Work with stakeholders across Athletics, the Teevens Center, and Student Affairs to align programming and maximize impact.
* Track participation and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement.
* Support communications (website, social media, print) to highlight programs and outcomes.

Percentage Of Time 10
* Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
* Performs other duties as assigned.