Director of Player Athletic Development - Strength & Conditioning - Comunidadlift : Job Details

Job DescriptionThe University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Director of Player Athletic Development to direct the football sports science team that manages GPS units for practice and games. Responsibilities include: managing and assisting in all sports science data collection for the Gators Football team; managing and assisting in the “return to play” for injured student-athletes; managing other tools that provide data for performance or to maintain player health (NordBord, ForceFrame, Force Plates, Catapult, etc); and oversight of the maintenance and budget for all sports science equipment. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and five years of related experience training at a collegiate or professional level OR a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field and six years of related experience training at a collegiate or professional levelCPR/First Aid certified*Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)*One year of leadership experienceStrong communication skillsAbility to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalitiesAbility to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travelPreferred Qualifications:Master's DegreeExperience working with GPS monitoring systemsExperience interpreting performance metricsKnowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations*Please submit copies of your certificates in the “Documents” section of the online application process.BENEFITS:Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate's previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer .HOW TO APPLY:Qualified applicants please go to www.FloridaGators.com/employment to apply. For individuals without computer access, stop by the University Athletic Association, Inc. Human Resources offices located on the 2 nd floor of the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.THE UAA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.#J-18808-Ljbffr