Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance

The Assistant Director of Football Performance reports to the Director of Football Performance and assists in all aspects of sports performance for football student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Develops football strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes with review from the Director of Football Sports Performance or Director of Athletic Training Services;
• Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for football as required;
• Responsible for strength testing and evaluation as assigned; 10%
• Responsible for strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique;
• Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches on exercise protocol;
• Participates in monthly Student-Athlete Performance Summit with Intercollegiate Sports Medicine Staff;
• Promotes the football sports performance program at Northwestern University at requested times including but not limited to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA or CSCCA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association before employment starting date and maintained throughout appointment.
• Maintenance of CPR, AED and First Aid training required.