Director of Sports Performance

Job Description

Director of Sports Performance

Who we are

Perfect Performance NOVA is an elite sports institute focused on athlete development and advocacy. We offer the best in class sports performance training including sleep, nutrition, sports psychology, strength, speed, agility and conditioning training. Additionally, we offer the best sports experiences through our club teams, leagues, camps and events. Our purpose is to develop athletes for their next level of competition. Our mission is to develop our athletes leveraging our expertise and experience in sports performance, position and sport specific skills,techniques and game acumen. Our vision is that every athlete that we work with has the opportunity to play college and/or professional sports.

Who we work with

Our clients are elite athletes, or those who aspire to be elite, at the middle school, high school, college and professional level of the sport they play. As high performers, they are committed to being the best version of themselves on and off the field. Our clients are willing to break through the proverbial glass ceiling to achieve their goals.

We are looking to add

We are looking to add a Director of Sports Performance to lead the overall growth and direction of the speed, strength and conditioning. The majority of this work will be done in our training facility and on the field.

You are a fit for this job if you are the kind of person that:

Asks good questions, listens thoughtfully, and finds ways to practically bring ideas to life while executing on them with a high degree of consistency

Has a keen eye for detail, pattern identification, ability to articulate them, and is motivated to create plans that optimize and improve the way things are done

Meeting 100% proficiency is the low bar you set for yourself

Has been told that you are too OCD about your attention to detail, yet you know if others would listen to you, you could help make things better

Gets bored easily and is driven to excel because no one can set a standard higher than you do for yourself

Is energized from being around challenge, high energy, change, and creativity and enjoys building structure to capitalize on the ideas and opportunities

Core Objectives

Assess and evaluate our athletes baseline measurables, metrics and functional movement

Develop pre-hab and dynamic warm-up protocols to prepare the body for training, practices and games as well as reduce the potential for injuries

Develop and implement strength programs that improve overall strength, power and explosiveness

Develop and implement speed, agility, quickness and COD programs

Lead all speed and strength training sessions

Plan and execute strength, speed/agility clinics and camps for athletes in the 3rd-12th grade

Lead the selection, management and development of interns and other coaches/trainers

Coach athletes in assigned groups, teams and private training schedule

Collaborate with the Director of Sales & Marketing to convert leads to customers as well as brand the Performance program

Record and manage the improvements of all athletes

Create written and video content for PP Speed & Strength social media outlets

Director Of Sports Performance requirements and qualifications:

Confident to speak candidly, assume roles and complete tasks, and then report back on what happened as well as its impact

Able to make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment and own the results

Goal-oriented and organized leadership

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Self-motivated and self-directed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Capable in both a leadership and team-player role

Strong aptitude for numbers and financial reports

In-depth understanding of the company and its position in the industry

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related discipline (Masters Degree preferred)

CSCS, NASM, USAW or equivalent certifications

Working knowledge of various computer programs (experience with Google Apps for business preferred but not required)

Excellent analytical and time-management skills with good interpersonal skills and communication with all stakeholders

Able to work remotely while having the ability to meet in person as needed

If this resonates with you and you are interested, please contact Leonard Stephens at and tell us why this role interests you and what makes you a qualified candidate.