Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of a high-level, integrated human performance system by actively supporting all six domains of the department, resulting in improved athlete performance, availability, and overall program efficiency.
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Return-to-Play
  • Nutrition
  • Applied Sport Science
  • Team Culture
  • Recruiting

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise-related field.
• A nationally accredited certification in strength and conditioning by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Specifically, either the NSCA CSCS and/or the CSCCA SCCC.
• At least 1 year of experience in a strength and conditioning coach role.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to student-athlete success.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends; travel with teams if time allows.
• Must have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NAIA and Frontier Conference rules and regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Masters Degree in Exercise Science or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with return to play protocol within a high school or collegiate setting.

Technology Exposure:

• VALD ForceDecks
• PlayerData GPS/IMU
• Vitruve VBT
• OVR Performance Sprint/Jump
• ActivForce Dynamometry
• TeamBuildr

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year. In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid family leave

How to Apply:
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and a list of at least three professional references.

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Dakota State University

Dakota State University competes in the Frontier Conference (FC) of the NAIA. DSU currently offers 14sports; 6 for men and 7 for women and 1 coed. DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is just a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.

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