Description

Intercollegiate Athletic Operations
Assistant Director/Director of Sports Performance 
Ball State University

Compensation:

$80,000 - $90,000 

About this opportunity:

The Assistant Director/Director of Sports Performance plays a critical leadership role in the athletic department under the area of Championship Performance. This position combines direct coaching responsibility with administrative leadership and facility management of the new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center. Additionally, this position will drive departmental innovation by leveraging nutrition, sports science data, and performance technologies to optimize student-athlete development, injury mitigation, and athletic longevity. This position will ensure all programs adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance as outlined by the NCAA, MAC, and industry governing bodies.

The finalized title for this position will be based upon qualifications and skill set of chosen candidate.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. 

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:
The Assistant Director/Director of Sports Performance plays a critical leadership role in the athletic department under the area of Championship Performance. This position combines direct coaching responsibility with administrative leadership and facility management of the new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center. Additionally, this position will drive departmental innovation by leveraging nutrition, sports science data, and performance technologies to optimize student-athlete development, injury mitigation, and athletic longevity. This position will ensure all programs adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance as outlined by the NCAA, MAC, and industry governing bodies.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Staff Oversight: Directly oversee assigned Sports Performance staff, conducting both formal and informal performance evaluations to foster professional growth.
  
• Hiring & Onboarding: Support the onboarding process for new staff and graduate assistants, interns, and volunteer students, and serve as an active member on the hiring committee for sports performance personnel.
  
• Continuing Education: Cultivate an environment of continuous learning by leading and attending regular staff meetings and semi-regular formal continuing education events.

Facility & Budget Management

• CPC Weight Room Oversight: Provide direct oversight of the new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center (CPC) weight room, managing facility scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Recovery Room Management: Oversee the upkeep, scheduling, and equipment in the CPC recovery room.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the Sports Performance budget for the CPC. Maintain accurate records of annual purchases and develop strategic 1-, 3-, and 5-year expected purchase projections.

Program Design & Team Support

• Performance Training: Provide direct oversight, program design, and implementation of comprehensive, year-round physical development programs for assigned athletic teams.
• Sport Oversight: Manage and oversee additional sports programs as assigned.
• Recruiting Support: Play an active, collaborative role in the student-athlete recruiting process when requested by sports coaching staff.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver detailed, end-of-semester sport-specific reports to the Director of Sports Performance.
  

Compliance, Policy, & Collaboration

• Policy Maintenance: Maintain, update, and implement sports performance-related policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate and maintain collaborative, positive working relationships among all CPC staff members and athletic stakeholders.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all sports performance staff policies, ensuring full compliance with NCAA recommendations, Mid-American Conference (MAC) regulations, and NSCA/CSCCa guidelines.

Departmental Support: Execute other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance, including stepping into a designated secondary role for the Sports Performance area when needed.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing year-round physical development programs at the collegiate or professional level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a facility, conduct formal staff evaluations, and manage long-term capital purchase planning.
• Must possess and maintain professional certifications in good standing as required by the NCAA, MAC, and the institution (e.g., NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Proven understanding of NCAA rules, recommendations, and industry-standard safety guidelines (NSCA/CSCCa).
• Strong organizational skills with experience in facility management, equipment inventory, technology implementation, and budget tracking.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, medical staff, and athletic department stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports Administration, or a related discipline.
• Additional years of experience in a collegiate athletic setting with a proven track record of supervising intern/assistant staff and managing facility budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead hiring committees, conduct formal staff evaluations, and manage long-term capital purchase planning.
• Exceptional ability to foster collaborations with academic units and community partners. 

How to apply:

Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal.

Please list three professional references within the online application.

Supporting Documents Upload Instructions:
Important: Do not use the Autofill feature when uploading your resume. 

Required Document:
Resume

Optional Document:
Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position

What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you.  In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.  This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.