The ideal candidate will combine technical mastery of sports science with the interpersonal skills necessary to lead a diverse athletic department.

• Education: * Required: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in sports performance at the high school, collegiate, or professional level is preferred.
• Certifications:
  • Must hold a current Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
  • Must hold current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Technical Proficiency: A strong working knowledge and proven teaching skills in the analysis and techniques of sports performance, periodization, and strength training.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with NAIA regulations and guidelines regarding the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact positively and professionally with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public, representing Dordt University with excellence.

About Dordt University

Dordt University is a private institution of higher education, committed to the Reformed Christian perspective. Located in the heart of the vibrant midwest in the thriving community of Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt University seeks to provide a holistic learning experience for our students, in which they can develop Christian insight to discern and challenge modern worldviews of our age in light of God's Word.

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