Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) seeks a dedicated and experienced individual to join the athletic department as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. This role is integral to developing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for all 18 sports teams. The successful candidate will be pivotal in advancing the personal growth and athletic performance of DWU athletes while embodying the core institutional values of learning, leadership, faith, and service. Start date will be Fall 2024.
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- A bachelor's degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. And/or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Proven ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all varsity athletic teams.
- Effectively communicate with a diverse population of student-athletes, coaches, and institutional stakeholders.
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment, emphasizing student-athlete welfare.
- Responsible for developing policies and protocols that ensure a safe and productive working environment, including the frequent inspection of all equipment, appropriate organization and cleanliness of the facility, and the active monitoring and coaching of training sessions.
- Coordinate the scheduling of weight room training for all athletic programs.
- Instruct student-athletes in the proper and safe techniques of weight training, plyometrics, speed development, conditioning, and agility movements that are current and scientifically valid.
- Educate student-athletes on the areas of performance enhancement.
- Partner and communicate with head sports coaches, athletic trainers, faculty, and administrators.
- Effectively work, communicate, and build collaborative relationships with the academic Sports Exercise and Wellness department.
- Ensuring all student-athlete injuries are properly reported to appropriate medical staff.
- Attend and actively participate in athletic and institutional meetings and training.
- Responsible for budget development and management for the strength and conditioning department.
- Responsible for the supervision and professional development of all strength and conditioning staff as assigned, including interns and graduate assistants.
- Stay updated with current trends, techniques, and certifications as a professional practitioner in strength and conditioning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Dakota Wesleyan University Director of Athletics Ross Cimpl at ross.cimpl@dwu.edu.
Dakota Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.