Director of Strength and Conditioning

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Director of Strength and Conditioning

Hire Types

Staff

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Director of Strength and Conditioning

Hire Types

Staff

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

Marshall, MN

FLSA

Exempt

Full/Part Time

FTE

1.0

Employment Condition

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Salary Minimum

$45,352

Salary Maximum

$78,555

Salary Type

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan

211, MSUAASF

Job Description

The Director of Strength and Conditioning will serve as the ultimate authority and university expert in all decisions related to and in accordance with the sports performance, health, and injury resilience of the 17 NCAA Division II athletic sport teams and the 3 non-NCAA athletic teams. The Director will be responsible for ensuring all student-athletes are resilient to injury, enhance their level of sport performance, and are coached and educated on personal health habits to optimize injury resilience and athletic development on a regular and consistent basis. The Director of Strength and Conditioning will work cooperatively with all parties involved in the well-being and support for the student-athletes as it relates to the student-athletes performance, health, and injury resilience. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating strength and conditioning programs for all SMSU student-athletes. The Director of Strength and Conditioning will manage the strength and conditioning facility and manage the staff which will include: 1 Graduate Assistant, 5-10 work study students, and any other interns/student help as deemed necessary.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree + 1 year of professional experience in strength and conditioning related field OR Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of professional experience in strength and conditioning related field Certified in CSCS or SCCC Certified in CPR or the ability to obtain certification upon employment

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience working in high school / collegiate athletics Certified in RPR Experience managing and directing a sports performance staff

Other Requirements

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Benefits Info

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SMSU2021253P

Number of Vacancies

1

Re-posting

No

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/01/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Accept Applications

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact

pam.martinson@smsu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts - Unofficial of highest degree Optional Documents

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