Director, Applied Sport Science & Sports Performance Coach

Job Summary

The Director of Applied Sport Science & Sports Performance Coach provides leadership and integration of sport science, data analytics, and performance technology to enhance student-athlete health, development, and competitive success. This role is a key contributor to the department's high-performance model, combining applied sport science oversight with direct strength and conditioning responsibilities for assigned sport program(s). The position supports department-wide performance analytics initiatives, with an emphasis on Olympic sports, and delivers data-driven insights to inform coaching, training, recovery, and recruiting strategies.

Core Responsibilities

1. Designs, implements, and supervises comprehensive year-round strength and conditioning programs for assigned sport program(s).
2. Leads and integrates applied sport science initiatives, including athlete monitoring, workload management, and performance assessment.
3. Develops and manages performance data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to support Olympic sports and department-wide initiatives.
4. Analyzes performance and wellness data and partners with coaching staff to apply insights to training, game preparation, and student-athlete development.
5. Partners with sports medicine, nutrition, and performance staff to support injury risk reduction, return-to-play protocols, and holistic student-athlete development.
6. Evaluates, implements, and manages performance technologies (e.g., GPS, wearables, force plates, video, and analytics platforms).
7. Supports video, statistical, and opponent analysis initiatives, including scouting models and recruiting analytics.
8. Provides education and training to coaches and staff on data literacy, analytics tools, and evidence-based practices.
9. Assists in supervision of performance facilities, including weight room operations, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols.
10. Provides guidance and oversight to graduate assistants, interns, and student workers; may assist in leading sport science personnel.
11. Maintains consistent communication with sport coaches and sports medicine staff regarding athlete status and performance planning.
12. Ensures compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
13. Serves as a strategic resource to athletic leadership on sport science and performance analytics initiatives.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification.
• Nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification (e.g., CSCS or equivalent).
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience at the Division I Collegiate Level