Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

Posting Number

NFE02921P

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Coach Strength/Cond

Posting Number

NFE02921P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

Position Description : The University of South Dakota Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach -Football is responsible for all aspects of the training for football athletic performance.

Responsibilities: This position will work directly with football and assist with all training sessions, practices, games etc. Responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to, the following: assisting in all day to day aspects of the strength and speed programs. Data collection and interpretation (Kinexon-Vald Suite); setting up and breaking down of training sessions; Nutrition and fueling station duties, assisting with routine maintenance of training facilities; as well as other assigned duties based on staff needs and the candidates’ experience.

Requirements: Masters Degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field. Must be certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association. Documented CPR and AED certifications are also required.

Preferred experience: 2 academic years, full or part time experience in a NCAA member strength & conditioning program, working with Football.

Candidate must have a commitment to upholding the academic and athletic mission of the University. All responsibilities must be in compliance with NCAA, conference and university policy and procedures. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Posting Date

12/08/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

12/15/2025

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work 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, Other

If other, please indicate

Certificate Strength Coach

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 and Missouri Valley Football Conference. For further information regarding USD, the Athletic Department, and our strength & conditioning 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 ”http://www.usd.edu/press/news"\> www.usd.edu/press/news."

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Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

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, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) | | Describe any of the conditions selected | |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete | | 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

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List

Optional Documents 1. Other

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