VCU Athletics’ mission is to win conference and national championships, provide a first class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

The goal of the Director of Sports Performance for Men’s Basketball is to provide VCU men’s basketball student-athletes with all necessary resources to achieve success in athletic competition. Student-athletes will also maximize their potential through the development of their character, work ethic, and self-discipline. Additionally, this position will instruct student-athletes in the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, speed development exercises, and provide safe procedures for strengthening and conditioning men’s basketball student-athletes.

Position Responsibilities

– Develop and implement strength training program for men’s basketball student-athletes.
– Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design.
-Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries.
– Create and direct basketball specific speed, quickness, and agility workouts.
– Implement year-round nutritional programs for men’s basketball student-athletes.
– Promote execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values, and acting upon its goals and strategies.
– To instruct the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises for men’s basketball.
– To assist student-athletes through strength and conditioning to prepare them for competition in local, regional and national arenas.
– Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid.
– Recognition of the symptoms and behaviors of student-athletes who may be using illegal performance-enhancing substances.
– Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
– Background in strength and conditioning required at the NCAA Division I level.
– Must have an advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.
– A valid driver’s license recognized by VA is required.

Preferred Qualifications

– Minimum of four (4) years’ experience at the NCAA Division I level preferred.
– Strength & Conditioning experience with the sport of men’s basketball.

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