Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Colorado School of Mines

Engineering a world of possibilities The Assistant Director of Sports Performance assists in managing the intercollegiate sports strength and conditioning program for 18 varsity sports under the direction of the Director of Sports Performance. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management • Assist in creating in season, out of season and summer strength, conditioning and speed programs for NCAA Olympic Sport programs. • Assist in scheduling all NCAA sport programs into Volk and McKee weight room facilities year round. • Create, implement and oversee Volk weight room maintenance and cleaning schedules. • Assist in scheduling staffing and coordinate logistics to help successfully implement strength, conditioning and speed program for all 18 varsity sports. • Work with sports medicine department on all injury prevention and rehabilitation as needed. • Assist Director of Sports Performance with purchasing and maintenance of all Volk weight room and conditioning equipment. Head OLYMPIC SPORTS Strength and Conditioning Coach • Develop and implement year-round Olympic sports specific strength & conditioning program • Meet with Olympic sports recruits as needed, including during recruiting weekends, to discuss the strength & conditioning program and provide weight room tours during campus visits. • Attend training room staff meetings as needed to present player injury updates and review training and practice plans. Compliance and Certifications • Understand and follow all Colorado School of Mines, RMAC and NCAA rules and regulations. • Maintain appropriate certifications as specified by NCAA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree. • 2+ years experience training athletes at the high school or collegiate level or comparable private training facility. • Experience working with Olympic sport athletes. • CPR/First Aid. • CSCS or SCCC Certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s Degree • 5+ years experience working with collegiate Olympic sports programs • Knowledge of and experience with VBT, GPS and RSI Salary and Benefits $57,784 – $59,276 annual salary Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: • Flexible health and dental care options • Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. • Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution • Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) • Free RTD Ecopass All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. How to Apply Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) • Upload a resume or CV • Upload a cover letter Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. Application review will begin April 22, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by April 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed. Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position. About Mines & Golden, CO When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). ...