Assistant Director of Sports Performance

The Assistant Director of Sports Performance is responsible for designing and administering performance enhancement and injury prevention training programs for student-athletes. Programs based on sport-specific training paradigms that are scientifically sound and progressive. Instructs student-athletes on proper execution of warm up, plyometric, anaerobic, resistance, aerobic, and recovery training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Baseball and Softball
   • Develop sport-specific training programs
   • Coordinate all aspects of conditioning using various anaerobic, aerobic and plyometric programs
   • Summer manuals-develop year round strength and conditioning program using periodization model
   • Assist athletic trainer with rehab of injured student-athletes
   • Administer strength and conditioning tests and analyze results
2. Additional Sport assignments as directed by the Director of Strength and Conditioning
   • Develop sport-specific training programs
   • Coordinate all aspects of conditioning using various anaerobic, aerobic and plyometric programs
   • Summer manuals-develop year round strength and conditioning program using periodization model
   • Assist athletic trainer with rehab of injured student-athletes
   • Administer strength and conditioning tests and analyze results
3. Oversight and Supervision of the Varsity Weight Room
   • Coordinate time schedules for use of the weight room by each sport team and individual student-athletes
   • Conduct orientation meetings for student-athletes on such issues as facility rules, the value of proper training and nutrition, and the dangers of banned substances
   • Assist the Director of Strength and Conditioning with the selection, installation, and maintenance of performance equipment, including cleaning and repair
   • Assist with on-campus recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes
4. Assist Strength and Conditioning staff with the coaching and implementations of training programs for all student athletes
5. Drug Testing
   • Assist with random and team drug testing for all student-athletes

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: Sport Performance or related field

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Licenses and Certificates:

Certification- Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification; Current CPR and First Aid. Valid Drivers License.

Salary Range:

$44,800 - $61,600

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits. Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.