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Job Function:  The Associate Director of Health Promotion will provide operational support to the Director of Health Promotion in support of the health promotion portfolio and will also have an opportunity to address athletic performance.  Health promotion is the foundation of understanding sport as a public health matter and includes addressing mental health management while promoting wellness; understanding sleep in relation to both health and performance; developing sound doping and substance misuse prevention; addressing nutrition from a health and performance perspective; and understanding optimal year-round periodization.  Working under the supervision of the Director of Health Promotion and in support of the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports, the Associate Director will support educational and messaging strategies for student-athletes, coaches, and sports medicine staff about optimizing student-athlete health promotion. The Associate Director, working in conjunction with the Sport Science Institute leadership, will also have opportunities to promote and facilitate research strategies with member schools and other relevant stakeholders regarding objective measures of performance (physiological readiness) in sport.   

 Job Responsibilities   

• Health promotion and performance - Direct efforts to identify and develop informational and educational resources at the intersection of optimal health promotion and performance topics of:
  • Mental health.
  • Doping and substance misuse prevention.
  • Sleep and nutrition.
  • Sexual violence prevention education.
  • Periodization and related topics
• Under the direction of the Director of Health Promotion, oversee aspects of SSI substance misuse prevention and education efforts. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • NCAA-sponsored APPLE Conferences.
  • 360 Proof.
• As directed, help organize research efforts with member schools and external stakeholders for optimizing performance/physiological readiness.
• As assigned, work in support of various health promotion programs and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Policy, Education and Strategic Engagement service line for the dissemination of, and communication about, health promotion and performance-related education resources.
• Coordinate outreach efforts to the NCAA membership and affiliates that promote attention to behavioral health issues and wellness promotion.
• Liaise to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
• As directed, organize summits, task force meetings and advisory boards on topics that support SSI health promotion efforts.
• Serve on various national office project teams.
• Supervise staff, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the SSI Senior-Vice President and/or Managing Director.

Job Requirements      

• Education Required Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred in exercise science, behavioral health, public health, or a related research area is required.

• 3-5 years of demonstrated work experience in health education and/or health policy, with an emphasis on the development and implementation of policies and/or educational programs in health promotion and performance, especially incorporating behavioral health, substance misuse prevention, sexual violence prevention, and/or related health promotion topics.
• Demonstrated experience with the assessment and evaluation of educational programs and/or public health campaigns.
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence- based programs that address college-aged behavioral concerns.
• Knowledge and interest in health promotion, wellness, and performance-related issues.
• Familiarity with sports safety issues preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; must be able to focus and prioritize within a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work independently and/or with little direction.
• Experience working in a membership organization and/or supporting organizational governance is preferred. Familiarity with systems of intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Staff supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and complex issues.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences effectively and sensitively.
• Estimated Travel Required <20%.
• This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.
• All national office staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  As a new hire, you will be required to be fully vaccinated within 8 weeks from acceptance of offer and you will be required to show proof of that vaccination.  New hires may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine requirement 1-week post offer if they cannot comply with this mandate.

Key Competencies (Core Values) 

• LEADERSHIP| We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
• INCLUSION| We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
• COMMUNICATION| We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
• COLLABORATION| We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
• ACCOUNTABILITY| We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.

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