Description

The Director of Football Performance is responsible for executing the year-round strength and conditioning program for the Lafayette College football program. This position has a dual reporting line to the Assistant Athletic Director for Peak Performance and the Head Football Coach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of football peak performance with direction from the Head Football Coach.

• Teach, demonstrate, and supervise proper techniques for strength, speed, conditioning, and flexibility exercises within the program.

• Maintain a safe and positive training environment.

• Work closely with medical and athletic training staff to integrate injured athletes safely and effectively into the performance program and assist in the coordinated efforts to maximize participation while minimizing risk and injury. 

• Maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and techniques related to strength and conditioning programming.

• Demonstrate effectiveness in recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising student athletes to attain their maximum level of academic and athletic performance.

• Supervision of weight room facilities including ensuring proper maintenance of equipment and monitoring compliance of safety procedures.

• Participate in all football-related activities (practice, meetings, travel, etc.).

• Regularly interface with administrative staff, coaches, and sports medicine team.

• Attend campus/departement events/meetings in support of the Lafayette College community and represent the College with integrity and professionalism.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher plus 4 years of related collegiate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current certification as a professional strength coach with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association required.

• Upon position acceptance, successful completion of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to cultivate professional relationships with students-athletes and staff and be passionate about the student-athlete experience. Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Computer/Technological skills, able to work with a diverse group of people with various backgrounds, education levels, and cultural differences. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be able to operate within and abide by Lafayette College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

 

Application Instructions

Compensation & Application:

The is a full-time 12 month position and includes a competitive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please apply via Interfolio link and provide 3 professional references, resume, and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operations, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin