Director of Strength & Conditioning - College Athletics

Chicago state university; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago State University is seeking an Assistant Director/Director for Strength and Conditioning to lead the year-round program for 15 Division I sports. The role emphasizes performance improvement, injury reduction, and teaching movement skills within a shared facility.

The position requires designing comprehensive training plans, supervising sessions, tracking athlete progress, and collaborating with sports medicine staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years collegiate Strength and Conditioning experience.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications current.
• CSCS (NSCA) certification required.
• CSCCa (SCCC) certification required.
• DBC Level 1 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and supervise strength and conditioning for all CSU teams.
• Reduce injury risk through proper warm-ups, pre-training preparations, and coordination with sports medicine staff.
• Instruct student-athletes on proper techniques and physical performance.
• Oversee weight room maintenance and safety practices.
• Develop summer and off-season training programs.

Skills

Strength training techniques

Coaching/teaching

Performance analysis

CPR/First Aid/AED

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

CSCS - NSCA certification

SCCC - CSCCa certification

DBC Level 1 - Biomechanics/Strength

Job description

Chicago State University is seeking an Assistant Director/Director for Strength and Conditioning to lead the year-round program for 15 Division I sports. The role emphasizes performance improvement, injury reduction, and teaching movement skills within a shared facility.

The position requires designing comprehensive training plans, supervising sessions, tracking athlete progress, and collaborating with sports medicine staff.