Assistant Director, Sports Performance
- Pay
- $51,375 – $56,375 per year
- Location
- Fairfield, CT · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CSCS
- CPR/First Aid
- periodization
- strength training
- athlete monitoring systems
Also useful
- sport technology
- data analytics
About the role
General
Position Summary
Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for select sports including training, technical supervision, evaluation and preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports performance/strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their full potential. Travel is required. Duties and
Pay and benefits
Provide student-athletes with outcome driven sports performance programs based on the physical demands of the sport and the injury profile of the student-athlete. Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sport's specific needs. Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.
Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break periods. Create a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams they work with and all Fairfield student-athletes. Facilitate specific programming and analysis, develop a periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year. Responsible for holding the standards for exercise execution in regards to technique.
Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform the exercises prescribed. Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the Sports Performance department's standards. Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback and analysis to student-athletes and coaches. Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in all aspects of departmental operations.
Experience: 2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach or Assistant Coach Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) required CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification required CPR/First Aid Certification required Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Knowledge of strength training equipment required Experience working with athlete monitor systems, data analytics, and sport technology preferred Education: B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance.
Master's Degree in related field preferred. This position is based at Fairfield University's Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance. The expected wage range for this position is $51,375 to $ 56,375 annually.
Category: Athletics - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. *Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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From Ffd's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Assistant Director, Sports Performance posting at Ffd states compensation of $51,375 – $56,375 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Ffd's official career site.
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