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Eastern Kentucky University

Director, Football Sports Performance

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Richmond, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A College Athletic Director manages the sports and athletic programs and departments for a college or university. Supervises coordination of various athletic events and manages athletic department budgets. Serves as a liaison with sports conference or division administrators. Oversees hiring of athletic department staff.

$92,938 / year median in Kentucky

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Director, Football Sports Performance Eastern Kentucky University Title:

Director, Football Sports Performance Position Type:

Fulltime Staff Search Type:

External

minimum 7 days

Department:

90R000

Intercollegiate Athletics Division:
6R1000

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Intercollegiate Athletics Position Location:

Richmond Campus Driver Classification:

Driver FLSA:

Exempt Schedule Type:

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade:

Exempt

Retirement:

KTRS Contact Person:

Dusty Ridner Job Summary/Basic Functions Under the supervision of the Head Football Coach, the Director of Football Sports Performance will be tasked with implementing and overseeing the strength and conditioning program for the football team. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring safety at all times. The director must adhere to all university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

A Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

2 years of related work experience

Licensure & Certifications:

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).

Job Duties:

60%

Design work and implement training programs for football. 25%
Maintain administrative oversight. 10%
Assist administration with Nutrition Center. 5%
Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:

Institutional Open Until Filled:

Yes EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/director-football-sports-performance-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states je-026e492610d34b0da7b301c93ff6e29b