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Mid‑Senior Job Summary The Associate Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition is responsible for designing and implementing sports performance and lifestyle nutrition activities to support ...

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Associate Athletic Trainer

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

... Director for Sports Medicine and working with the Women's Basketball program Required ... CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), or Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

South Dakota Board of Regents

$60 - $80/hr

Hardrocker Athletics sponsors 13 NCAA Division II sports. The Senior Associate Athletic Director serves on the Athletics leadership team and advises the Director of Athletics on departmental ...

CMC Claremont McKenna College

Athletic Trainer

Claremont, CA · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Performance & Health, the Athletic Trainer works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate athletic director sport performance in the United States is $62,246.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate athletic director sport performance?

An Associate Athletic Director Sport Performance is a senior-level administrator in an athletic department responsible for overseeing programs that enhance athletes' physical and mental performance. This role typically manages areas like strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, and sports psychology to ensure student-athletes are healthy and able to compete at their best. They collaborate with coaches, medical staff, and other administrators to develop comprehensive performance strategies. Additionally, they may supervise staff, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate athletic director sport performance?

To thrive as an Associate Athletic Director Sport Performance, you need expertise in sports science, strength and conditioning, program management, and typically a master's degree in a related field along with relevant certifications (such as CSCS or SCCC). Familiarity with performance analytics software, athlete monitoring systems, and injury prevention technologies is crucial. Strong leadership, communication, and the ability to motivate athletes and staff are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for optimizing athlete performance, ensuring safety, and driving the overall success of athletic programs.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate athletic director sport performance, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in this role is balancing the unique needs of various sports teams while ensuring a consistent standard of performance and injury prevention across programs. Managing a multidisciplinary staff, such as strength coaches, nutritionists, and sports medicine professionals, requires effective communication and collaboration skills. Additionally, staying updated with the latest sports science research and integrating new methods or technologies can be demanding but is crucial for program success. Addressing these challenges involves fostering a culture of teamwork, regularly evaluating program effectiveness, and maintaining open dialogue with coaches and athletes.

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Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Moscow, ID • On-site

University Of Idaho
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Job description

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Position Title Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Location Moscow

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Department Intercollegiate Athletics Misc

The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student‑athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.

Position Overview

The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student‑athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition.

Responsibilities
  • Managing Performance Nutrition fellows/interns and nutrition students; managing performance nutrition research efforts
  • Providing scientifically accurate and evidence‑based sports nutrition education to student‑athletes, coaches from 14 varsity teams and sport performance practitioners
  • Analyzing and educating athletes and staff on body composition testing and developing nutritional strategies essential to maximizing performance including enhancing and monitoring current nutrition resources and support, developing and implementing policies and protocols that ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Sky rules and regulations
  • Providing sports nutrition counseling to assist student‑athletes seeking to change body composition for optimal health and performance, or who may have special dietary requirements
  • Directing all day‑to‑day sports nutrition related activities; address a wide range of sports related injuries and health issues including eating disorders, weight management, gastrointestinal complications, diabetes, sports related concussions, bone breaks, stress fractures and soft tissue injuries
  • Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Administration and Wellness
  • Experience in nutrition counseling and life skill development for athletes and coaches
  • Experience with research of the physiological, nutritional, motor movement and training principles that influence athletic performance
  • Building relationships with staff, clients and/or students
  • Multitasking and managing several projects simultaneously
  • Working in an athletic environment
Required Education
  • Master’s Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology
Required Other
  • Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • LDN Certification by the state of Idaho (or the ability to immediately apply for certification upon hire)
Additional Preferred
  • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to design and conduct a sports nutrition program through empirically supported interventions
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
  • Planning timeliness to turnaround of projects, and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work within framework of Federal (FERPA / HIPAA) and Idaho state laws and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality
  • Highly developed creative and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team of sport performance experts
  • Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of University of Idaho
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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