Director of Strength

Northern; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a dynamic Director of Strength & Conditioning to lead the NSU strength and conditioning program, collaborating with coaches and sports medicine to boost development, performance, and student-athlete experience.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate assistants, plan camps, ensure compliance with NSIC and NCAA rules, and handle budget and equipment purchasing as part of a broad athletics leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the strength and conditioning programing for all NSU teams
• Develop and implement individualized conditioning, strength, speed, and flexibility programs for student-athletes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the continual advancement of training methods and professional development within the field
• Budget management
• Equipment purchasing
• Hiring and managing graduate assistant coaches
• Organizing camps and clinics in support of the Strength & Conditioning program
• Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
• General administrative duties
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics

Job description

Director of Strength & Conditioning

Northern State University

Posting Number: NFE03193P

Department: NSU-Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Posting Date: 09/08/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 09/22/2026

Northern State University is looking for a dynamic leader to lead its Strength and Conditioning program. The Director will provide leadership to the program and be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive, sport-specific programs designed to maximize the physical development, performance, health, and overall student-athlete experience.

The Director will work closely with head coaches, sports medicine staff, and other members of the athletics department to create an integrated approach to student-athlete development. The successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder and teacher who understands the Division II student-athlete experience and is committed to developing student-athletes.

Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC).

The Director of Strength & Conditioning responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and developing the strength and conditioning programingfor all NSU teams
• Develop and implement individualized conditioning, strength,speed, and flexibility programs for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the continual advancement of trainingmethods and professional development within the field.
• Budget management
• Equipment purchasing
• Hiring and managing graduate assistant coaches
• Organizing camps and clinics in support of the Strength &Conditioning program
• Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
• General administrative duties
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director ofAthletics

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