Assistant Director of Athletic Performance

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S15283P Working Title Assistant Director of Athletic Performance Department Athletics-Olympic Sports Strgt About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Advertised Salary $55,000 - $57,500 Posting Date 06/11/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 06/17/2026 Proposed Starting Date 06/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Asst Coach-Strength & Cond FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a graduate assistant or intern with a Division I strength & conditioning program.

Position Summary

Serve as the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance for assigned sports. This position is responsible for assisting with designing, implementing and monitoring sport specific weight training and conditioning programs. Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques, conditioning modalities, pre-habilitation techniques, and recovery methods. Monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily, monthly, and annual training for assigned sports and counsel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to program, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for assigned sports.
• Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques with an emphasis on Olympic lifting and FMS oriented pre-habilitation; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in performance enhancement.
• Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels.

Physical Demands

• Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms.
• Sit and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist student athletes during weight training.
• Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can escalate high during peak times in the facility.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate weight training programs as well as conditioning drills for student athletes as needed or determined by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Teach proper form and technique in the various exercises and drills on a daily basis in coordination with each student athlete's individual training schedule.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with supervising & maintenance of 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Counsel athletes in dietary habits and assess body composition with help of available resources.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain all equipment in the weight room on a daily basis.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Athletic Performance.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Amy Thomas Recruitment Contact Email amy.thomas@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter