The Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance supports the Executive Associate Athletics Director in providing vision, leadership, and management for Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2)—Dartmouth’s integrated support team for the health, wellness, and development of varsity student-athletes and teams. In addition to serving as DP2’s deputy leader, this role leads and participates in delivery of services for Leadership and Mental Performance, drawing upon deep expertise in sport and performance psychology to guide a team of practitioners providing individual mental performance coaching, group and team sessions, workshops, and coach consultations. This support fosters the psychological and behavioral foundations to empower student-athletes to thrive academically, athletically, and personally during and beyond their time at Dartmouth. The role requires frequent collaboration with student-athletes, coaches, interdisciplinary staff, campus partners, and senior administrators, as well as the ability to mentor and supervise staff. The Associate Athletics Director also helps cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence across the DP2 team, supporting the holistic development and competitive success of Dartmouth student-athletes and teams.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee DP2 staff and ensure seamless collaboration with coaches, academics, health services and the Teevens Center to create and continuously refine a holistic strategic plan that supports the physical, mental, academic and personal growth of varsity student-athletes. Initiate research, develop assessment tools, and evaluate outcomes to keep programs evidence-based and responsive to evolving needs.

Partner with the Corrigan Family Assistant Athletics Director to deliver mental skill training, resilience building and team cohesion for Dartmouth’s 35 varsity teams. Provide one-on-one sessions, group curricula, and coach consultations; attend practices and games for real-time feedback. Identify early signs of mental health concerns and refer to counseling, integrating mental wellbeing into the performance culture.

Support departmental policy, planning and communication of the athletics mission. Serve as NCAA Diversity & Inclusion designee and lead campus wide D&I initiatives-- designing training, tracking metrics while aligning with College's strategy and department's mission. Advise student leadership networks, partner with faculty and alumni, and work with the Teevens Center on leadership development programming for both varsity and non-varsity students.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sport or counseling psychology, human performance, or related field.
• Six years of progressive experience delivering mental performance services in a high-performance athletic, academic, or tactical environment.
• Previous experience leading mental performance staff and services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to motivate and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals internal and external to the College.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in sensitive situations, and work effectively in a fast-paced and complex work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist, counselor or mental health professional.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or in-progress.
• Previous supervisory experience and experience as a collegiate athlete or coach.

About Dartmouth College

Often considered a mecca for the highly motivated student-athlete, Dartmouth student-athletes have a storied history of competing at the highest levels, excelling in NCAA Division I championships across sports such as track and field, basketball, cross country, soccer, skiing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Nicknamed “The Big Green,” Dartmouth sponsors 35 varsity sports - 16 for men, 18 for women and coed sailing; there are also 35 club and 24 intramural sports as three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics. Competing as a member of the Ivy League, the Big Green recently celebrated multiple championships across football, men’s hockey, skiing, equestrian, and women’s rugby, reinforcing a culture of competitive distinction. The College has invested more than $100 million in athletic facilities since 2000, reflecting a longstanding commitment to excellence in athletics, physical education, and recreation. Guided by the leadership of Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, Mike Harrity, Dartmouth Athletics has embraced a “Distinctly Dartmouth” framework, co-created with coaches and staff, that emphasizes the core values of ten...acity, collaboration, and passion. This values-driven approach informs every aspect of the student athlete experience, aligning athletic priorities with the academic mission of the College and strengthening the sense of community across campus. At the same time, Dartmouth has deepened its investment in holistic student well-being through the creation of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, a new initiative designed to enhance mental wellness, leadership development, and performance science. This innovative resource benefits varsity athletes as well as the broader student body, underscoring Dartmouth’s commitment to preparing graduates to excel both on the playing field and in life. A private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college, Dartmouth's focus is on undergraduate education, but the College is considered a small university with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine as well as 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.

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