Director of Sports Science

Director of Sports ScienceAthletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000243)u00a0The Director of Sports Science is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary sport science/performance program within the University of Pittsburgh Intercollegiate Athletics Department. Individual oversees student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring. Collaborates to guide students' performance and health and collects and analyzes applicable tracking data, researches and implements new technologies to advance student performance and maintains related equipment, and performs budgetary functions and manages inventory.u00a0Job SummaryOversees student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring. Collaborates to guide students' performance and health and collects and analyzes applicable tracking data. Researches and implements new technologies to advance student performance and maintains related equipment. Performs budgetary functions and manages inventory.Essential Functionsu2022 Oversight of student-athlete performance assessment and monitoring initiatives for University of Pittsburgh's Athletic teams.u2022 Collaborate and communicate with sport coaches and staff on the information needed to guide daily decision-making on performance and health.u2022 Oversight of Pitt's sports science fellows, interns, and Master's degree students completing practicums with Pitt's athletics teams.u2022 Utilize statistical analysis of performance variables to help give sport coaches and their respective support staffs a clear picture of athlete status and training effectiveness.u2022 Provide leadership and management of data integration from all student-athlete service lines into a centralized athlete management system.u2022 Educate student-athletes and staff utilizing wellness and performance data collected from their peers.u2022 Explore and implement the latest in technology for the advancement of student-athlete performance and health.u2022 Management of sports science budget.u2022 Maintenance and inventory of all sports science-related equipment.u2022 Assist in all aspects of collaboration and implementation of AMS system.u2022 Assist and guide sports medicine staff in analyzing and implementing RTP data.Physical EffortMust be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. May need to lift equipment, mail, or supplies up to 50 pounds.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Sports Science ManagerJob Family:u00a0AthleticsJob Sub Family:u00a0Athletics AdministrationCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a03Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work and high-level plying experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.Work Schedule:u00a0VariesWork Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0YesVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.Required Documents:u00a0Resume, Cover LetterOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI281493013

Created: 2026-01-22