Director of Sports Performance

Job Description

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Req Id:  42175

Job Title:  Director of Sports Performance

City:  Hammond

Job Description: 

University Profile

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and near Chicago. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away. Purdue Northwest has approximately 9,000 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 530 student athletes and 23 sports competing in NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in men’s and women’s ice hockey, baseball, men’s and women's basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, esports, women’s flag football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, stunt, and women’s volleyball.  For more information on the Purdue University Northwest athletics program please go to PNWathletics.com   

Duties and Responsibilities of a Director of Sports Performance

Job Description

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Req Id:  42175

Job Title:  Director of Sports Performance

City:  Hammond

Job Description: 

University Profile

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and near Chicago. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away. Purdue Northwest has approximately 9,000 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 530 student athletes and 23 sports competing in NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in men’s and women’s ice hockey, baseball, men’s and women's basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, esports, women’s flag football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, stunt, and women’s volleyball.  For more information on the Purdue University Northwest athletics program please go to PNWathletics.com   

Duties and Responsibilities of a Director of Sports Performance

Budgeted Salary:  $45,000 - $50,000

• This position does have the opportunity for a flexible work schedule but does require a strong on-campus presence.
• Design, implement and conduct sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for all student-athletes to both optimize performance and decrease injury potential.
• Schedule, supervise and instruct student-athletes and coaches in all facets of weight training, conditioning and nutrition.
• Work effectively with a diverse population and provide a supportive, motivating and safe working environment for student-athletes.
• Maintains communication with departmental staff, coaches and medical staff.
• Assist with the implementation of rehab programs prescribed by the team physician and sports medicine staff.
• Develop and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs.
• Oversee and assist teams, coaches, staff and student-athletes as needed.
• Supervision of assistant coaches and student assistants.
• Compliance with NCAA, GLIAC, and PNW regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Benefits of a Director of Sports Performance

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
• Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
  

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of a Director of Sports Performance

• Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related program is preferred.
• Certified through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program (CSCS).

Experience of a Director of Sports Performance

• Two years strength and conditioning coaching experience required at the professional, college or high school level.

Core Competencies of a Director of Sports Performance

• Must have strong team building/mgmt skills
• Ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate collaborative efforts
• Demonstrated experience in program development, management, and leadership
• Ability to interact with members of the public and media
• Ability to supervise regular and temporary staff
• Understanding of the student-athletes commitment to academics
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50lbs. frequently, and up to 60lbs. occasionally.
• As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed & practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to use personal vehicle to drive on behalf of the University
• Must meet the Minimum Driver Qualifications as defined by the Use of Vehicles for University Business Policy

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position 
 

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. 
 

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. 
 

 Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.  
 

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.  
 

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. 

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date:  5/14/26

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