Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Performance

Are you passionate about promoting the holistic well-being of student-athletes and optimizing their performance on and off the field? Do you have experience in mental health counseling and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by collegiate athletes? Duke University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Performance to join our team and provide essential support to our student-athletes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our student-athletes by implementing innovative mental health programs and collaborating with coaches, athletic trainers, and other staff members. We are looking for a highly qualified and empathetic individual who is dedicated to helping our student-athletes thrive. If you are ready to be a part of an elite athletics program and make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes, then we invite you to apply for this position.

1. Develop and implement innovative mental health programs and initiatives to support the overall well-being and performance of student-athletes.
2. Provide individual and group counseling services to student-athletes, focusing on their unique challenges and needs.
3. Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, and other staff members to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student-athletes' mental health and performance.
4. Conduct regular mental health assessments of student-athletes and create personalized treatment plans to address any mental health concerns.
5. Serve as a resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and staff on mental health issues and provide guidance on how to support student-athletes' mental well-being.
6. Stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in mental health counseling and apply this knowledge to enhance services and programs for student-athletes.
7. Maintain accurate and confidential records of all counseling sessions and follow ethical guidelines in providing services to student-athletes.
8. Support student-athletes in developing coping strategies and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
9. Collaborate with campus resources such as the counseling center, health center, and academic support services to provide comprehensive support for student-athletes.
10. Participate in outreach and education efforts to increase awareness of mental health and promote a positive and supportive culture for student-athletes.
11. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and uphold ethical standards in all interactions with them.
12. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of mental health programs and services and make recommendations for improvement.
13. Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to mental health counseling for student-athletes.
14. Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations related to student-athlete well-being and mental health.
15. Collaborate with the athletic department leadership to promote a culture of mental health and performance excellence among student-athletes, coaches, and staff

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Performance in Durham, NC, USA is between $60,000 to $80,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on the specific job duties, experience, and qualifications of the individual. It is always best to research the specific company and job listing for more accurate salary information.

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres (3,500 hectares) on three contiguous sub-campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. The West Campus—designed largely by architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64-meter) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation, is adjacent to the Medical Center. East Campus, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away, home to all first-years, contains Georgian-style architecture. The university administers two concurrent schools in Asia, Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore (established in 2005) and Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China (established in 2013).