Assistant Director for Leadership & Mental Performance

Hanover, NH

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:

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.

The ideal candidate will be a strong presenter and facilitator who can translate leadership and mental performance concepts across diverse student groups-not 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.

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* Master's degree in sport psychology, counseling education, leadership, or related field.

* 2-5 years of experience in leadership development, sport psychology, or mental performance.

* Experience working with student-athletes, college students, or high-performance populations.

* Strong facilitation, public speaking, and collaboration skills.

* Certified Mental Performance Consultant ( CMPC) or in progress.

* Familiarity with NCAA athletics, Ivy League values, and/or high-performance settings.

* Experience creating peer education or leadership curricula.

* Knowledge of evidence-based leadership and performance approaches.

* Experience with digital tools or learning management systems.

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.

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.

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Ideally the candidate would start in January 2026.
Please consider submitting list of references in the Additional Document section.

* 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.
-Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, emotional intelligence, value-based leadership and create supporting resources (digital content, handouts) to reinforce learning.

Mental Performance Support
-Conduct assessments to identify performance needs and growth areas.
-Provide real-time support by attending select practices and competitions.
-Ensure early identification of potential mental health concerns and refer to counseling services to further holistic student-athlete care.
-Operate and introduce teams/students to the Mental Performance Lab's cognitive training tools.
-Evaluate program impact and use feedback to guide improvements.

* 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.

* 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.