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 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. Be part of a growing, innovative DP2 team and with the Teevens Center that bridges Athletics and the wider Dartmouth student body.

Opportunity to shape and deliver evidence-based leadership and mental performance programming for both varsity athletes and undergraduates across campus.

The opportunity to grow and develop the DP2 Mental Performance Lab, including cognitive training tools and technology to support cutting-edge applied work.

The chance to work at the intersection of athletics, leadership development, and higher education innovation while contributing to Dartmouth’s distinctive mission.

CMPC mentorship/supervision. Learn More about DP2 for All initiatives (May 22, 2025) (July 23rd, 2025) (August 1st, 2025) (August 28th, 2025) Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities ● 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. Preferred Qualifications ● 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. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham Department Contact Phone Number