Director of Sport Science / Football

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Director of Sports Science / Football reports to Chief of Staff / Football and is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary sport science program. Collaborate as part of a Performance Team (Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Psychology, and Sports Science) to help reduce the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance. Develop and maintain athlete monitoring database (AMS). Collaborate with sport coaches and staff on information needed to guide daily decision making for performance and health. Explore and implement the latest technology for the advancement of student athlete performance and health. Utilize statistical analysis of performance variables to identify strengths and deficits with the goal of creating novel insights that will help garner competitive advantages. Recruit and develop fulltime and part-time sports science staff. Management of sports science budget. Maintenance and inventory of sports science technologies.

Master's degree and/or bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field with relevant experience.
Significant experience in a high-performance environment specializing in athlete performance monitoring, data collection and reporting.
Experience working with collegiate, professional and/or elite athletes.
Experience with collection and interpretation of athlete performance data.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Professional certification in strength & conditioning.
Experience collaborating with sports nutrition, sports medicine, sports performance, and behavioral health personnel as part of a performance team.
Demonstrated excellence in statistical analysis of performance science metrics.
Experience in developing and maintaining large athlete monitoring database (AMS) for team and individual sports.
Current AED/CPR/ First Aid Certification.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Demonstrated experience working cooperatively within team settings.
Experience working within a high performance collegiate/university setting.

Restricted

Commensurate with experience.

1/5/23

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.