Job Description

Director of Sports Performance
Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,858.67/month

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning, this position serves as the Director of Sports Performance and is responsible for developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for Men’s Basketball and other assigned sport programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with the daily operations of the strength and conditioning facility, supporting departmental initiatives, and collaborating with sports performance staff to enhance student-athlete performance, reduce injury risk, and support return-to-play efforts. This position operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented Division I athletics environment and requires strong communication and collaboration across coaching, sports medicine, and administrative units.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of strength and conditioning programs.
• Knowledge of sports-related health and safety standards.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with coaches, student-athletes, and staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to promote and ensure safety, cleanliness, and risk management in a weight room setting
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance team

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in collegiate strength and conditioning (Football and/or Basketball preferred)
• CSCS (NSCA) or CSCC certification required (per NCAA guidelines)
• CPR/AED certification required
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing effective strength and conditioning programs

Application Instructions

Applications received by April 3, 2026, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)