Sr. Associate AD for Health & Performance - 135183

As an integral leader within UC San Diego's NCAA Division I athletics program, the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief Performance Officer will oversee and elevate the university's high-performance strategy, integrating elite care with cutting-edge innovation to support the success and well-being of over 600 scholar-athletes. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence that aligns with the university's mission of equity, innovation, and ethical conduct.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, guiding a transdisciplinary team across sports medicine, sports science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and recovery to deliver unified, athlete-centered care. This leader will work closely with the Director of Athletics and collaborate with the Wu Tsai Human Performance Initiative to position UC San Diego as a pioneer in injury prevention, performance innovation, and holistic athlete development.

The incumbent will follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University.

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

• Original thinking for analysis, evaluation, development of ideas, negotiation and reasoning. Ability to anticipate compliance and budgetary trends, anticipate problems, and develop cogent plans that apply to the department-wide vision. designing and implementing integrated performance systems. Experience in diverse elite sport environments. Senior management skills, including organization, problem-solving, negotiation, decision-making, research, analysis, interpersonal and motivational skills, and the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities.

• Leadership role experience within elite sport

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse client group. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted professional behavior, etiquette and standards of protocol that are appropriate within a collegiate athletic setting. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, faculty, supporters, targeted community groups and corporate executives.

• Detailed specific knowledge of sports rules and regulations, with knowledge of the sound coaching principles unique to various sports. Working knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of an intercollegiate athletics program. Demonstrated knowledge and the ability to communicate persuasively and passionately to convey the vision and mission of athletic and academic excellence.

• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. Superior knowledge of the structure of athletic associations and their rules and regulations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at a DI level. Experience in the Big West Conference, Western Water Polo Association (WWPA), Pacific Collegiate Swim & Dive Conference (PCSC), or like conferences.

• Demonstrated supervisory skills, including the ability to provide lead direction, to effectively motivate, delegate, train, supervise and evaluate Coaches, staff and student employees.

• Must have and maintain First Aid and CPR/AED certifications; if not currently certified, must obtain certification prior to working with student-athletes.

• USA Weightlifting(USAW) Level 1 certification.

• Maintain Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certification and/or other comparable certification.

• Background check required.

• This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child abuse or neglect, according to the California law, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

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