Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866
- Strength and Conditioning
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866
Unit/Department: Strength and Conditioning
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
This position has the primary responsibility for men’s basketball sports performance (and other sports as assigned). Dependent on experience, the incumbent may be considered for the assistant athletics director for sports performance role.
The assistant athletics director for sports performance will lead a comprehensive program for all 18 varsity sports to include strength and conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous experience working within collegiate or professional athletics
- Knowledge in principles of nutrition
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA
- Hold and maintain appropriate professional certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
- Valid CPR/AED certification
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Master’s degree
Job Duties:
- 65% - Directly responsible for comprehensive, primary oversight of other sports in addition to men’s basketball - (Essential)
- 10% - Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staffs - (Essential)
- 10% - Partner with the sports medicine staff in the rehabilitation, strengthening and support of injured athletes - (Essential)
- 10% - Administrative duties as assigned - (Essential)
- 5% - Other tasks as assigned for the well-being of student-athletes and the Sports Performance department including proper maintenance of equipment (regular inspection and repair/replacement as necessary)
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff and departments
- Required travel as well as the ability to work non-traditional hours that include nights, weekends and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition and recruiting schedules
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Have Questions? Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.
Salary & Benefits:
The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time
with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025).
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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