Indiana Pacers Director Of Sports Performance

The Director of Sports Performance is responsible for providing elite performance coaching to the Indiana Pacers’ players. As a pivotal member of a leading sports medicine department, they will work directly with all members of the department daily to ensure holistic, thorough, and effective care for our athletes. They must bring a progressive attitude with deep knowledge of athletic performance in elite sports, preferably basketball. They should demonstrate adaptability to player pathology and movement abnormalities to maximize training programs. They must be fluent and progressive in their knowledge and utilization of performance technology and its application to basketball. They must embrace the team and company values of continuous personal and organizational growth and development. They will mentor and develop the sports performance staff and delegate responsibilities within the department to maximize the strengths of each practitioner. They will also assist the sports medicine department with non-clinical / administrative matters involving the basketball team and staff. This position requires a highly detailed candidate with strong administrative skills and an ability to maintain highly confidential information. They are built to thrive in an elite high-performance environment and are current in their knowledge of research, technologies, best practices, and application strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of experience in elite team sports, preferably basketball, is required. Experience in professional basketball as a strength and conditioning coach is highly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and annual or biannual CPR/AED training is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or related area of study is required. Education in athletic training, physical therapy, or biomechanics is highly preferred.
• CSCS certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association is required.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and general data entry. Ability to learn new systems and adapt to new technology.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret directions and technical diagrams.

PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to make independent decisions, exercise discretion, and use independent judgment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk
• Use telephone
• Use computer
• Speak, hear and write
• Sit
• Stand
• Move heavy objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The stress level may become high during certain times.
• The noise level in the Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.