What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach Strength/Cond position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo 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.
Required
Qualifications:
Preferred:
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Posting Details
Logo 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.
Required
Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
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.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- Other
