Director of Sports Performance

Director of Sports Performance

Location: Vienna, Virginia | On-Site | Full-Time

The Director of Sports Performance leads the design, implementation, and oversight of all athletic performance programs. This role is central to developing athletes physically and mentally — building strength, speed, power, and resilience across teams or individual clients.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage all strength and conditioning programs for athletes across multiple sports or disciplines.
• Design individualized and team-based training plans grounded in current sports science.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and sports medicine professionals to support athlete health and readiness.
• Track and analyze performance data to drive programming decisions and measure progress.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the performance facility, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and staff supervision.
• Mentor and develop assistant performance coaches and support staff.
• Educate athletes on recovery, nutrition fundamentals, sleep, and lifestyle factors that affect performance.
• Stay current with research and best practices in sports performance, periodization, and athlete development.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 1-2+ years of experience in strength and conditioning or sports performance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA is preferred, but not required
• Experience working with competitive athletes at the collegiate, professional, or elite amateur level.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
• Proficient in performance tracking software and data-driven programming.

Nice to have

• Additional certifications (e.g., USAW, FMS, EXOS).
• Experience in a multi-sport environment or with a diverse athlete population.
• Familiarity with sports technology tools (GPS, force plates, HRV monitoring).

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to a state-of-the-art performance facility.
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.