Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

Posting Number

NFE02692P

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Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

Posting Number

NFE02692P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

University of South Dakota – Athletics Department

Position Summary:

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of South Dakota is responsible for the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for assigned athletic teams, as delegated by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. This position requires the ability to effectively instruct, supervise, and demonstrate exercises within a weightlifting-based training environment.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Athletic Trainers to coordinate biomechanical assessments and implement return-to-play protocols for injured student-athletes. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field

Certification from either the National Strength & Conditioning Association (

NSCA

) or the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)

Current

CPR

and

AED

certifications

Minimum of 1 academic year (full- or part-time) of experience in a

NCAA

member strength & conditioning program, working with both male and female athletes

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience as a collegiate athlete

USA

Weightlifting (

USAW

) certification

Experience training Basketball and/or Volleyball at the collegiate level

Key Competencies:

Strong instructional and communication skills in a high-performance training environment

Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic mission of the University of South Dakota

Ability to work in compliance with

NCAA

, conference, and institutional policies and procedures

Commitment to the health, safety, and performance development of student-athletes

Note:

Final candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Posting Date

04/29/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

05/06/2025

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Irregular Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota.

USD

is a

NCAA

Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding

USD

, the Athletic Department, and our softball program, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.

“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Multiple Priorities, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | | | If other protection is used please identify | |

Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Squatting, Stretching, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Crouching, Driving, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting heavy, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking | | Describe any of the conditions selected | |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | | | Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above | |

Working Environment

| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Office Environment | | If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List

Optional Documents 1. Other

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