Director of Athletic Performance, Athletic Department

The Athletics Department invites applications for a Director of Athletic Performance . The Director develops, administers and supervises weight-training programs for all student-athletes, except for those in the sport of football. This position develops individualized outcomes for each student-athlete and modifies programs on a continuous basis based on progress to outcomes. The Director communicates progress to coaches and provides guidance to coaches for conditioning activities outside the weight room. The Director must also develop modified weight training programs for injured student-athletes and works closely with the Athletic Training staff to monitor those injured student-athletes. This is all done to condition and strengthen our athletes in order to make them the most competitive on the field. The Director must develop a vision and program based on weight training theory that most closely matches the desired outcomes of the department.

The Director develops, implements and monitors the weight room budget. Each year, they must inventory weight room equipment and make decisions on most needed equipment purchases each year. This is done based on a core philosophy of weight training and the machines and equipment that best meet those.

The Director supervises one full-time employee, two (2) graduate assistants and multiple student interns. This position will be required to hire, supervise, evaluate, and discipline, if necessary. The Director generally supervises the operation of the weight room. Develops rules and guidelines for the weight room, and expectations of student-athletes while in the room.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in weight training and conditioning at the collegiate level
• CPR/AED and CSCS or CSCCA Certification
• Supervisory skills and ability to manage budgets
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to effectively motivate a wide variety of students and experience levels
• Knowledge of prevailing weight training theories, and ability to choose the best one to meet program needs and experience level of student-athletes
• Ability to design programs that achieve success and adhere to the core theory
• Ability to evaluate progress of student-athletes and alter weight training as needed
• Ability to maintain a safe environment to avoid injuries

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field

About UM and the Athletics Department

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

Grizzly Athletics, through honoring and promoting the University of Montana mission, retains the trust and respect of campus, alumni, supporters and the State of Montana by graduating student-athletes, striving for excellence, competing with integrity, and serving as a concerned and committed partner in community life.



To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
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E mployment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, May 23, 2022

Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin after date above and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials via "New Resume/CV" button below.

*Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular