Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Description:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletic Performance-Football. Teaches safe and effective lifting techniques, speed development, agility and conditioning exercise for the enhancement of athletic ability and prevention of injury. Supports and effectively communicates the strength and conditioning department's philosophy and vision to the student-athlete and sport coaching staffs. Assists in maintaining the strength and conditioning equipment and facility. NDSU is an EEO /AA-MF/Vet/Disability

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years Division I experience working in an intercollegiate athletics football strength and conditioning program.
• Experience implementing a comprehensive sport specific strength and conditioning program that addresses strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility and conditioning.
• Acknowledgment of the importance of nutrition in the development of the student-athlete and takes an active role to accomplish this.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to teach and design training programs that incorporate Olympic lifts.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches and sports medicine staff.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills.
• Demonstration of effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professional behavior.
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Experience in motivating student-athletes to achieve maximum levels of performance.
• Certified or is currently pursuing certification with the NSCA or CSCCa as a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or plans to pursue a master's degree.
• Previous intercollegiate athletics experience in strength and conditioning programs for FCS football.
• Experience with FCS football operations and team travel.
• Experience with dining centers and fueling station operations.
• Experience with post-practice and post-game team meals and catering.
• Experience with digital platforms including social media and website maintenance.
• Experience conducting, organizing an assisting with off-season inter-team competitions.
• Knowledge of NDSU's strength and conditioning training philosophy and programs.
• Experience with professional development of graduate assistants and interns.

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach:
• formal letter of application (cover letter)
• resume
• names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as "Other Document 1".
Screening will begin 4/30/19

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Academic Department
   • Bismarck Tribune
   • CareerFargo.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Fargo Forum
   • JobsHQ
   • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Job Service of North Dakota
   • NDSU Employee
   • NDSU Website
   • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
   • Professional Publication/Organization Website
   • University Placement Office
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Other (Please specify below)
2. If Other, please specify:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
3. Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
5. If yes, list exact dates of service:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
6. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years intercollegiate athletics football strength and conditioning experience?
   • yes
   • no

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 2