Strength & Conditioning Director for Elite Student-Athletes

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Strength and Conditioning program. The Director will guide the program and craft comprehensive, sport-specific plans to maximize development, performance, health, and the student-athlete experience.

The Director will collaborate with head coaches, sports medicine, and athletics staff to create an integrated approach to student-athlete development and ensure adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Experience leading college-strength and conditioning programs.
• Knowledge of Division II student-athlete environment.
• Ability to develop sport-specific conditioning and performance plans.

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

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Teaching

Collaboration

Job description

Northern State University is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Strength and Conditioning program. The Director will guide the program and craft comprehensive, sport-specific plans to maximize development, performance, health, and the student-athlete experience.

The Director will collaborate with head coaches, sports medicine, and athletics staff to create an integrated approach to student-athlete development and ensure adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules.