Assistant Director of Sports Performance and Head of Olympic Sports (GA222)

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Sports Performance Locations:

Farmville, VA Posted:

Aug 25, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Exempt Ref. No.: GA222

Salary Type:

Annually Salary Range:

$36,000.00 - $36,000.00

Position ID:

204081

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A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Performance and Head of Olympic Sports (GA222). You will play a key role in an elite Division I department that values the total student-athlete experience. This position offers valuable on-field and off-field experience designed to prepare you for future leadership and director-level opportunities. This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Design, implement, and schedule sport-specific strength, conditioning, and speed programs for Baseball Oversee strength and conditioning programs for 2-3 additional Olympic sports teams as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Pomp Sports Performance Center Supervise assistant sports performance coaches for Olympic sports Develop and deliver education and curriculum for the graduate assistant (GA) and intern development program Assist with daily supplements and nutritional needs of athletes Coordinate and manage the Pomp Performance Center Support the Director of Sport Performance in educating and managing sport performance assistants, graduate assistants and interns

Requirements:

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent training and work experience in a professional or collegiate setting (Division 1) Certificated Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification required CPR/AED certification required USA Weightlifting Coach Certification preferred Prior experience leading a sports performance department at the collegiate level preferred

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. The anticipated salary for this position will be $36,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon. Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

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EOE/AA Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 8/25/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by