"Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance"

Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance

Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,833.34/month

This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Job Summary

• Provide a high-level of service, including but not limited to the development of athletic performance enhancement programs as it relates to injury prevention, and performance enhancement (strength development, power development, year-around planning, recovery, sport science, etc.).
• Organize a scientific-based periodization protocol that progressively stimulates the athlete’s development of the necessary strength and metabolic needs.
• Recruit, hire and oversee the development of our intern curriculum.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Nutrition to determine best practices to impact the performance of student-athletes as well as return-to-play protocols.
• Implement a screening process to evaluate injury risk from impaired or compensatory movement patterns leading to chronic overuse and muscle strains.
• Evaluate and maintain performance records and monitor progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Coordinate use of technologies and services; oversee collection and analysis of data, prepare and present materials to utilize data and information to improve performance.

Key Qualifications

• Best practices to impact the performance of student-athletes as well as return-to-play protocols.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation and performance evaluation.
• NCAA, and conference by-laws, rules and regulations.
• Strength and conditioning programs and use of fitness and strength equipment.
• Competence with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft and Google suites and analytics software.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, exercise science or related field
• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience or equivalent in strength and conditioning of student athletes
• CSCCA or CSCS accredited National Certification as required by NCAA regulations
• CPR/AED certification

Application Instructions

Applications received by October 7, 2025, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.