Assistant Director of Sports Performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science field.
• Minimum two years of experience in strength and conditioning on the university or college level.
• Minimum one year of administrative experience in a sports training facility, department, or program.
• USA weightlifting certification.
• Minimum one year of speed development experience.

Responsibilities:

• Enables student-athletes to perform to their physical potential in their sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training programs.
• Develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes.
• Manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.
• Assists in the administration of the entire program, including assisting with daily weight room practices and conditioning responsibilities.
• Provides an overall positive environment for the strength and conditioning development of all student-athletes.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.