Performance Lead, Olympic Soccer (S&C)

paper with the IUSCA; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance to lead strength and conditioning for its Olympic sports program, with a focus on soccer. The role develops, supervises, and coordinates S&C for male and female student-athletes, ensuring safe exercise execution and rigorous testing.

Reporting within a high‑performance collegiate environment, you will partner with athletic trainers and performance nutrition staff, aligning methods with NCAA and conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum two years’ sports performance coaching experience.
• CSCS or IUSCA certification before start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and coordinate S&C programmes for male and female student-athletes.
• Carry out strength testing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, coaches, and performance nutrition staff.
• Ensure safe and effective exercise execution.
• Comply with NCAA, Big Ten, CSC policies and regulations.

Skills

IQF Level 6

Autonomous practitioner

S&C coaching

Program design

CSCS/IUSCA cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Wearable tech

Force plates

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking an Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance to lead strength and conditioning for its Olympic sports program, with a focus on soccer. The role develops, supervises, and coordinates S&C for male and female student-athletes, ensuring safe exercise execution and rigorous testing.

Reporting within a high‑performance collegiate environment, you will partner with athletic trainers and performance nutrition staff, aligning methods with NCAA and conference