Indiana Fever Director of Performance

The Indiana Fever Director of Performance is responsible for providing elite performance coaching to the Indiana Fever 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:

• Lead all aspects of athletic development for the Indiana Fever under the direction of the Indiana Fever Senior Director of Player Health & Performance.
• Plan, develop, and implement periodized strength and conditioning programs for athletes in a team-based environment.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the sports performance staff and delegate responsibilities within the department to maximize the strengths of each practitioner.
• Review and evaluate existing best scientific evidence for integration into the sports performance department.
• Identify and integrate cutting-edge and appropriate technology / equipment into the sports performance department.
• Collaborate with all members of the sports medicine staff regarding all aspects of care for the athletes.
• Develop and implement high quality rehabilitation and preventive programming in coordination with sports medicine clinicians.
• Create individualized return-to-play programming and criteria to assist in decision-making in collaboration with sports medicine clinicians.
• Collaborate with the Performance Analytics Manager to determine testing protocols and interpret results.
• Establish effective communication methods to disseminate appropriate performance information to all relevant personnel.
• Create and maintain contemporaneous documentation of testing, analytics, and programming data while adhering to all appropriate confidentiality standards.
• Integrate sports science and data analytics into sports performance programming and activity level determination.
• Assist with player assessment for personnel decisions including but not limited to the WNBA draft, free agency, trades, and more.
• Attend all Fever team events including workouts, practices, games, and road trips. Travel with the team is a requirement of this position.
• Comply with all WNBA and PS&E standards and protocols.
• Maintain WNBA and PS&E HIPAA standards for confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the players and the organization.
• Maintain weight room cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings, weekends, travel to away games, and possibly holidays.
• In every position, each employee is expected to align with PS&E's mission and core values along with actively participating in company-sponsored community outreach programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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:

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

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

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.

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class sports and entertainment experiences while making a positive impact on our community. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we strive to exemplify our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Passion, and Excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to create memorable moments for our fans and foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence both on and off the court. Our purpose is Winning, Serving, and Entertaining.