Assistant Director - Strength & Conditioning

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning to lead program design and instruction for student-athletes, focusing on strength, power, speed, flexibility, and conditioning.

You will supervise the weight room, develop annual training plans for in-season, off-season and pre-season, ensure safety, motivate athletes, and work with staff to align methodologies across teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; MS/MA preferred in exercise physiology or athletic performance.
• Two years of strength & conditioning experience.
• CSCS certification or CSCCA certification required.
• Experience in a collegiate setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct technique and supervise weight training facility for safety and program adjustments.
• Develop annual training plans covering in-season, off-season and pre-season.
• Provide on-floor instruction and motivation for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent program design across teams.
• Maintain and analyze performance data to guide future programming.
• Oversee facility and equipment upkeep and supervise student employees.

Education

BA/BS

MS/MA preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning is responsible for instructing on specific protocol for sports program design related to individual concerns, seasonal needs related to peaking for particular events and time considerations for the sport programs. Will also work with other strength & conditioning staff to ensure the program instruction and design methodologies for sports are consistent across the area. Implement strength, agility, speed, flexibility and conditioning programs with the student-athletes. This includes technique instruction, demonstration of techniques and skills, motivation, development of discipline, testing and evaluation of athlete’s performance related to area of strength & conditioning.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Will be responsible for technique instruction, demonstration of techniques and skills, motivation, development of discipline, testing and evaluation of athlete’s performance related to area of sports performance.


• Develop an annual training plan which involves synthesizing the various training components (i.e. strength, power, speed) during the in-season, off-season and pre-season.


• On-floor instruction and supervision of the weight training facility for safety, motivation, technique and program adjustments relative to all student-athletes who utilize the facility.


• The Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning will work with other strength & conditioning staff to ensure the program design methodologies for sports are consistent across the area, and to ensure that the specific team programs are in place.


• Maintenance and upkeep of student-athletes performance data necessary to develop future program considerations.


• Oversee maintenance & upkeep of facilities and equipment.


• Exercise functional supervision for undergraduate student employees.


• Duties include assigning, instructing and reviewing work of others.


• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more:Purdue Boilermakers Athletics

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS


• MS/MA preferred in area that provides a knowledge base in exercise physiology and athletic performance


• Two (2) years of strength & conditioning experience


• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association required or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)


• Experience in collegiate setting highly desired

Skills needed:

• Must demonstrate a high energy level at all times.


• Ability to communicate effectively with both coaches and athletes.


• Must stay abreast of sports program and design methodologies for their respective sport within Athletics.


• Must on their own initiative, research the industry to stay on the cutting edge of skills and technology.


• Must be able to work with all coaches and athletes interchangeably to ensure consistency across the strength & conditioning area.


• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules & regulations.


• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.


• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including student-athletes, parents, coaches, staff, and students.


• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, data query, Internet, etc., necessary.


• Knowledge of the physiological adaptations of the human body to active exercise; of teaching the safe and correct techniques in execution of weight training, speed development and conditioning.


• Knowledge in the use of weight training equipment (isotonic, isokinetic, isometric, variable resistant) is needed.


• Ability to motivate and evaluate specific individual psychic and physical needs respectively.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/


• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position


• A background check will be required for employment in this position


• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)


• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 3

Pay Band O001

Job Code#20003632

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

Purdue University is an EOE employer.