Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance

Posting date : 10 / 02 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Number : 1129453

Position Title :

Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance

Hiring Range Minimum :

please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum :

please inquire

Union Type : Not a Union Position

SEIU Level : Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year :

12

Scheduled Hours per Week :

40

Location of Position :

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? :

Onsite only

Is this a term position? :

No

If yes, length of term in months. :

N / A

Is this a grant funded position? :

No

Position Purpose :

The Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance will help design and deliver evidence-based leadership and mental performance programs for varsity athletes and the wider undergraduate student body through the Teevens Center. The position is based in Athletics under Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) and affiliated with the Teevens Center, advancing two key pillars :

• Elevating the competitiveness of Dartmouth Athletics
• DP2 for All extending peak performance principles across campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership & Mental Performance, the Assistant Director will support leadership education, provide mental performance coaching and consulting, and integrate these efforts into existing Dartmouth systems and student experiences. Description :

The ideal candidate will be a strong presenter and facilitator who can translate leadership and mental performance concepts across diverse student groupsnot just varsity athletes. Someone who is comfortable presenting to teams, running workshops, and connecting one-on-one with high-performing athletes and undergraduate students more broadly will be successful. A successful candidate will also have a collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with DP2 staff, Teevens Center Staff, coaches, faculty, and campus partners.

Learn More about DP2 for All initiatives Search Underway for Teevens Center Executive Director (May 22, 2025) Duncan Simpson Named Director of the Teevens Center (July 23rd, 2025) New Teevens Center honors the past by building the future (August 1st, 2025) Athletics Builds Competitors Striving for Excellence in Life (August 28th, 2025) Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp :

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries :

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number :

mariruth@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title :

Lorna Harkins, Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership and Mental Performance

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check :

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and / or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? :

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https : / / policies.dartmouth.edu / policy / tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions :

Ideally the candidate would start in January 2026.

Please consider submitting list of references in the Additional Document section.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Quick Link :

https : / / searchjobs.dartmouth.edu / postings / 83175

Description :

Varsity Athletics Leadership & Mental Performance Support ? Deliver leadership development and mental performance programs for assigned varsity teams, including team workshops, small-group sessions, and one-on-one coaching for student-athletes.? Provide targeted consultation to assigned coaches and integrate leadership activities into team environments and seasonal plans.? Collaborate with the Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership & Mental Performance to ensure services reflect best practices and align with departmental and DP2 goals.? Partner with the interdisciplinary DP2 team to cultivate an optimal performance environment through shared expertise and coordinated strategies.

Leadership Development -Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership programming, including sophomore summer initiatives, team-based projects, retreats, and guest speaker sessions.

Percentage Of Time : 60

Description :

Teevens Center DP2 for All Programming & Student Engagement ? Adapt and deliver group leadership and mental performance programming for the wider Dartmouth student community.? Develop embedded learning experiences and peer-led initiatives.? Coordinate with campus partners (e.g., Rockefeller Center, Student Life, Wellness Center) for scheduling, logistics, and program integration.? Design and conduct pilot programs with built-in assessment measures, using evaluation data to refine and enhance offerings.? Support communications and event promotion through digital and print channels.

Percentage Of Time : 60

Description :

Collaboration & Operations ? Work with stakeholders across Athletics, the Teevens Center, and Student Affairs to align programming and maximize impact.? Track participation and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement.? Support communications (website, social media, print) to highlight programs and outcomes.

Percentage Of Time : 60

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned