The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Sports Performance Associate (Limited Term).

Applications will be accepted until 3/12/2023.

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University's Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

Under the direction of the Pat and Jana Eilers Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance, the Sports Performance Associate provides technical and operational support to all Sports Performance verticals (Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, GLD Center) in our distinct mission of holistically preparing every Notre Dame student-athlete to perform like a champion.

This generalist role will support a comprehensive student-athlete monitoring process, including data collection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and staff training with special attention to soft-tissue injuries in football and the site accountabilities of a grant funded research project. As a member of the Sports Performance team, the successful candidate will coordinate operations and logistics for the integration of performance technology. Furthermore, this role will manage research initiatives in collaboration with academicians within the university. The Sports Performance Associate will attend weekly meetings with the grant research co-principal investigators at Notre Dame and the Sports Performance team.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage and provide guidance for performance testing with all Sports Performance verticals leading to more individualized support of Notre Dame student-athletes.
• Facilitate internal and external research projects with special attention to the site accountabilities related to the grant funded research project.
• Prepare, enter, and report data for preliminary and final reporting, providing input on Sports Performance programming where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sports Performance Leadership Team

Position Details
This position will be based on the University of Notre Dame campus and the surrounding South Bend area, with travel as directed. This is a limited term position, concluding June 30, 2025 (2.5 years).

Selection Process Details

• Interested candidates should submit their resume, references, and any other relevant materials when completing the online application at ND.jobs.
• The process will begin with a one-way video interview for those selected using SparkHire, where candidates will self-record answers to standardized interview questions.
• Successful candidates from the one-way video portion will then be asked to complete a small project and participate in a Zoom interview with relevant leadership.
• The final stage of the selection process will be a single day, on-campus interview alongside reference checks, where answers are submitted anonymously using our SkillSurvey system.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a sports science related field; graduate-level training preferred
• Highly skilled with performance technology throughout the entire data lifecycle
• Excellent explicit and tacit knowledge of monitoring training and performance in athletes
• Knowledge and skills required to formulate and pursue impactful research questions regarding student-athlete health and performance
• Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, stress tolerance, the ability to handle uncertainty, and persistent desire to start and complete projects
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically adapt messaging to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Nights and weekends will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23774. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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