Item 9.H-July 12, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name
OR New/Vacant:
Matthew Eck
Vacant
Kyle Sammons
CURRENT POSITION INFORMATION
Pos
Range /
Current Title:
#(s):
Class.:
11387 3
Asst Athletics Director, Strength & Cond
11386 2
Assoc Director, Strength & Conditioning
16281 1
Asst Director, Strength & Conditioning
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
JCC
67100
67101
67102
College/Division: President’s Office
Account #(s): 1102-107-2501; 1201-107-1704
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
(X ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Assistant Athletics Director, Strength & Cond
Associate Director, Strength & Conditioning
Assistant Director, Strength & Conditioning
Pos #:
11387
11386
16281
Range:
3
2
1
JCC:
67100
67101
67102
EEO:
3E
3E
3E
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature John Nunn, AAD, Business
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Date
____________________________________________________________
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Director/Chair/Dean
Doug Knuth, Spec Asst to President & Dir, Athletics
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
________________________/____________________________________
Marc Johnson, President / Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature
__________________
Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Effective Date:
7/1/2013
Approved Title: See Above
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Line of Progression – Strength and Conditioning
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Strength and Conditioning staff in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department (ICA) at the University
of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is responsible for oversight and maintenance of all facets of the strength,
conditioning, and nutrition program and its facility. The staff provides assistance to all sports programs
using state-of-the-art strength and conditioning methods for all student-athletes. Methods include
weight training, speed and conditioning training, proper nutrition, and other pertinent training methods
to promote proper conditioning and lessen the opportunity for injury. The individuals act as a
representative for UNR to promote the university and ICA in a positive light within the community, the
State of Nevada, and nation-wide.
Range 1 - Assistant Director
The Assistant Director reports to and assists the Associate Director in all aspects of a competitive
Division IA strength and conditioning program as well as assisting the ICA staff if necessary. The
position coordinates and supervises the work activities of interns and student workers.
Range 2 – Associate Director (AD) (in addition to above):
The Associate Director reports to and assists the Assistant Athletics Director in overall program
administration and operations and works with assigned individual sports coaches, athletic trainers,
and doctors to develop and implement nutritional education programs and modified and/or
rehabilitative strength programs tailored to each particular sport. The AD supervises the Assistant
Director(s).
Range 3 – Assistant Athletics Director (AAD) (in addition to above):
The Assistant Athletics Director is directly responsible for all aspects of a competitive Division IA
Strength, and Conditioning program. The individual is responsible for the overall program
administration and operations and works with individual sports coaches, athletic trainers, and doctors
and oversees development and implementation of nutritional education programs and modified and/or
rehabilitative strength programs tailored to each particular sport. The Director supervises activities in
the facilities, oversees the day-to-day operations of sport scheduling, and provides supervision of staff
and student worker monitoring to ensure proper use of equipment and training methods and to
promote student-athlete safety. Individual is responsible for assessing and maintaining the facility and
equipment to ensure athlete safety. The position reports to the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
Range 1-Assistant Director
45% - Program Operations
 Meet with assigned sport coaches to assess team needs and provide assistance in designing
and implementing strength and conditioning programs
 Assist in the development and implementation of nutritional education programs and of
modified and rehabilitative strength programs
 Provide input/feedback to Associate Director and Assistant Athletics Director to assist in
overall program evaluation
 Maintain current files on all individual athletes under position’s supervision
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Advise supervisor of needed or depleted supplies of equipment, dietary supplements, and
other approved department items
Provide supervision of programs for assigned sports teams to ensure proper athlete/coach
ratios are established for proper supervision and that proper training methods are employed
for safety
Provide assistance in the assignment, supervision, and performance evaluation of sports and
activities pertaining to strength and conditioning programs for Intern and Student staff
Ensure compliance with National Council of Athletics Association (NCAA), Conference, and
University rules and regulations (subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the
provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures)
40% - Facilities Scheduling and Supervision
 Assist in general day-to-day operations of sport scheduling of staff and facilities
 Assist with facilities and equipment maintenance to ensure athlete safety
10% - Public Relations
 Participate in community activities and public relations events with high schools, parents,
community and within the university
 Participate in fundraising for both the program and the department as a whole
5% - Event Attendance
 When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate staff is encouraged to voluntarily
attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for the University of
Nevada’s team efforts
Range 2 – Associate Director (in addition to above R1 duties)
30% - Program Operations and Staff Supervision
 Assist in development of department policies and procedures
 Assist Assistant Athletics Director (AAD) in overall program evaluation
 Oversee maintenance of current files on all individual athletes under position’s supervision
 Purchase equipment, manuals, pertinent literature, dietary supplements, and approved
department needs for student-athletes for all sports programs and disseminate information and
materials to teams (with oversight by AAD)
30% - Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Program Development
 Develop and implement modified and rehabilitative strength programs with athletic trainers,
athletes on an individual basis, and head coaches
 Develop and implement nutritional education programs with doctors
 Conduct team and individual student-athlete nutritional and dietary assessments to provide
feedback to reach full athletic performance potential.
 Provide referrals and counseling with regards to prevalent and common eating disorders within
student-athlete population
 Direct and conduct student-athlete body composition testing and evaluations in a team
environment in a confidential manner to ensure peak performance for all student-athletes
 Develop and provide nutrition education opportunities for student-athletes to ensure
communication of the benefits of sports performance nutrition and its baring on effective
strength and conditioning programs
25% - Staff and Facilities Scheduling and Supervision
 Assist AAD in assigning to and coordinating sports and activities of staff
 Supervise and evaluate performance of Assistant Director(s) and monitor assignments and
evaluations of Interns and student workers
 Supervise daily operations of sport scheduling and facilities in general
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Monitor scholarship program
Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures
10% - Public Relations
 Same as above
5% - Event Attendance
 Same as above
Range 3 – Associate Athletics Director (in addition to above R1& 2 duties)
35% - Program Operations and Staff Supervision
 Supervise all strength and conditioning programs for all sports teams to ensure proper training
methods are employed and are revised when necessary
 Conduct staff meetings, develop and manage budgets, and perform other management level
duties, i.e., development of departmental policies and procedures
 Directly hire, supervise, and evaluate Associate and Assistant Director and oversee
supervision and evaluation of Intern and student workers
 Purchase or oversee purchase of necessary equipment, manuals, pertinent literature, and
dietary formulas for student-athletes for all sports programs and disseminate information and
materials to teams
 Provide game day management services for certain athletic events
 Supervise and manage sport team scheduling of strength and conditioning facility to ensure
proper sport team coverage from strength staff
25% - Strength, Conditioning, and Nutritional Program Development
 Work with head sport coaches and Associate (Director to develop, design, and implement
appropriate strength, conditioning, and nutritional programs tailored to each particular sport to
provide opportunity for peak performance for all student-athletes
 Supervise and oversee all student-athlete strength testing and evaluation as well as
conditioning testing and evaluation and communicate results with coaches as well as studentathletes
25% - Rehabilitation Program Development
 Work with Associate (Director and strength and conditioning staff and athletic trainers and
team doctors, as well as athletes on an individual basis, to develop appropriate modified and
rehabilitation programs
 Monitor implementation of programs by strength and conditioning staff
10% - Public Relations
 Supervise and provide any pertinent communication amongst donors
 Supervise and oversee all aspects of contact with professional sport teams (i.e., Regional
Scouts and General Managers)
5% - Event Attendance
 Same as above
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Ranges 1 and 2:
Athletics is one of the most publicly visible programs on campus. To have student-athletes in the best
possible condition speaks directly to the department goals of providing the best sports programs/
facilities/training methods available to offer the best chance for success. It is essential that the
integrity of Wolf Pack Athletics be maintained. The program must be in compliance with current NCAA
and Conference rules and regulations and non-adherence or non-compliance results in ineligibility to
play in NCAA and Conference athletics. Range 1 and 2 positions establish training programs under
approved standards and are reviewed by supervisor.
Range 3:
The Range 3 Assistant Athletics Director reviews and monitors all training programs and supervises
assistants to ensure proper procedures, including safety, are done appropriately.
Impact
The decisions and judgments made by the incumbents and the results of work performed have a
major impact on ICA, UNR, and Conference. Decisions and judgments have a critical impact in that
the conditioning and training background of all student-athletes is imperative for best performance and
the elimination of injuries. Unacceptable behavior and positive behavior on and off the field by
coaches and athletes is highly visible and reflects on the program, athletic department and university.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
Range 1:
 Training and periodized training methods in speed, strength, and conditioning
 Performance of goals and variables for a variety of sports
 Modes and progressions for modified and rehabilitative type workout programs
 NCAA and applicable conference rules, regulations and procedures relating to intercollegiate
athletics and academic compliance
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
 Dietary and performance nutrition and methods of education
Range 3 (in addition to R2 above):
 Administrative protocol and organization
 Higher education athletics programs
Skills:
Range 1:
 Facility and activity scheduling
 Teaching and training skills
 Interpersonal and human relations skills
 Excellent oral and written communication
 Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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Effective organizational and time management
Basic proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but
not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
 Supervisory skills
 Advanced facility and activity scheduling skills
Range 3 (in addition to R2 above):
 Human resources management and staff supervision
 Budget development and fiscal management
 Advanced organizational skills
 Social and professional interaction
Ability to:
Range 1:
 Effectively adapt to situations pertaining to workouts and modifications
 Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
 Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or
effectiveness of results
 Work and interact in a professional manner with a diverse population (i.e., student-athletes,
school officials, other coaches, and professional staff) with sensitivity to disabilities, cultural
and gender differences
 Work as a team leader and serve as a role model and mentor for students and interns
 Maintain confidence and integrity
Range 2 (in addition to R1 above):
 Positively motivate and direct staff toward a common goal and create a strong teamwork
orientation
 Utilize knowledge and skills to design strength and conditioning programs which most benefit
the student-athlete
 Oversee the day-to-day operations of facility and staff functions
Range 3 (in addition to R2 above):
 Manage and coordinate staff and work as a team leader and mentor
 Develop credibility, establish rapport, and formulate partnerships that result in collaborative
efforts, and sustain effective cooperative working relationships
 Analyze situations, often under pressure, and act in the best interests of the unit, institution
and/or the system
 Manage and develop staff to maintain required level to perform and to achieve unit and
university goals
 Optimize time and resources through short- and long-term planning
 Translate university goals and/or policies into operational plans and procedures through the
administration of diverse functions or programs
 Interact with sport coaches in a professional manner
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Range 1:
Student Athletes
Reason for Contact
To assist in strength and conditioning and nutritional programs; to
ensure safety of equipment and facility use
Position Description – Line of Progression – Strength and Conditioning
Range 2 (plus R1 above):
Athletic Support Staff, Head and
Assistant Coaches, Athletic
Trainers, Sports Medicine
Physicians, Interns, Student
Workers
Range 3 (plus R2 above):
University administrators
External
Range 1:
NCAA and Conference staff
Range 2 (plus R1 above):
Equipment sales representatives
Range 3 (plus R2 above):
Media
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To develop, design, and create programs; to consult in regard to
training methods and rehabilitation exercises; and to arrange for
development, scheduling, and set up of training facilities
To serve as contact for program
Reason for Contact
To discuss program issues
To purchase equipment and dietary supplements
To enhance exposure of the program
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Range 1 – Assistant Director
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Range 2 – Associate Director
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Range 3 – Assistant Athletics Director
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Range 1 – Assistant Director
A Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience (or a Master’s Degree) in strength
training, fitness management, speed/conditioning development, performance nutrition,
and practical exercise implementation as a strength coach at the collegiate level
Range 2 – Associate Director
A Bachelor’s Degree and two years or a Master’s Degree and one year experience in
strength training, fitness management, speed/conditioning development, performance
nutrition, and practical exercise implementation as a strength coach at the collegiate
level; Division I-A football program experience
Range 3 – Assistant Athletics Director
A Bachelor’s Degree and four years or a Master’s Degree and two years of
experience in strength training, fitness management, speed/conditioning development,
performance nutrition, and practical exercise implementation as a strength coach at the
collegiate level; Division I-A football program experience
Position Description – Line of Progression – Strength and Conditioning
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) Certification
Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification (S.C.C.C.)
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None
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