Title: Director of Basketball Performance

Application Review Date: 5/28/26

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance, the Director of Basketball Performance will be responsible for leading the production and delivery of evidence-based athletic development and injury prevention programs for the Radford University Men’s and Women’s Basketball team and other assigned sports as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
• CSCS OR CSCCA Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• 2+ years collegiate experience working in a strength and conditioning program.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to strength and conditioning.
• Strong understanding of basketball-specific training principles and injury prevention.
• Experience with data analysis and performance monitoring technology
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


CSCS OR CSCCA Certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years Collegiate experience working in a strength & conditioning program at the Division I level.
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: 01281

Department: Strength & Conditioning

Salary: commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Nicole Green

Department Contact Phone: 5408316194

Department Contact Email: ndlayton@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.