Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

This position has the primary responsibility for men’s basketball sports performance (and other sports as assigned). Dependent on experience, the incumbent may be considered for the assistant athletics director for sports performance role.

The assistant athletics director for sports performance will lead a comprehensive program for all 18 varsity sports to include strength and conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous experience working within collegiate or professional athletics
• Knowledge in principles of nutrition
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA
• Hold and maintain appropriate professional certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
• Valid CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Master’s degree

Job Duties:

• 65% - Directly responsible for comprehensive, primary oversight of other sports in addition to men’s basketball - (Essential)
• 10% - Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staffs - (Essential)
• 10% - Partner with the sports medicine staff in the rehabilitation, strengthening and support of injured athletes - (Essential)
• 10% - Administrative duties as assigned - (Essential)
• 5% - Other tasks as assigned for the well-being of student-athletes and the Sports Performance department including proper maintenance of equipment (regular inspection and repair/replacement as necessary)
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff and departments
  • Required travel as well as the ability to work non-traditional hours that include nights, weekends and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition and recruiting schedules

Salary & Benefits:

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time

with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.