Assistant Director of Athletic Performance, UTC Athletics

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Chattanooga, TN, USA

Posted on Jun 1, 2026

The Assistant Director of Athletic Performance coordinates and directs all aspects of strength and conditioning training for assigned sports and assists with other teams as directed.


Assistant Director of Athletic Performance, UTC Intercollegiate Athletics, (Athletics Sports Performance 1 – MR07) University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Minimum: Requires a bachelor’s degree; Certifications from approved governing body (CSCCa, NSCA, USA-W), CPR/AED/First Aid); and two years of intercollegiate strength and conditioning experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred: Experience with GPS or other wearable technology, and personal involvement in competitive sport are preferred.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Directs strength and conditioning training of assigned sports
  • Assists with department tasks, oversight and maintenance of facility
  • Assists with supervision of interns and volunteers

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Ability to educate student-athletes in strength and conditioning
  • Ability to educate student-athletes in lifestyle nutrition
  • Ability to educate student-athletes in regeneration methods
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to supervise people
  • Ability to work well with others and maintain professional demeanor at all times
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of GPS data collection and analytics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Review of applications will begin June 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.