What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Olympic Sports Performance position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Director of Olympic Sports Performance Posting Number NFE02652P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Olympic Sports Performance to join our dynamic athletic team and help shape the future of student-athlete excellence.
The Director of Olympic Sports Performance will lead the Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning Staff in developing and implementing a holistic student-athlete performance program. This role combines leadership in strength and conditioning, nutrition planning, athletic training coordination, and competition preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Sport Performance Leadership: Direct all aspects of strength, speed, conditioning, agility, recovery, and healthy habits for the Olympic Sports. Supervise and collaborate with two Assistant Directors of Sport Performance. Design and implement cutting-edge strategies to maximize team and individual performance. Head Strength and Conditioning coach for either men’s basketball, women’s basketball, or volleyball along with other assigned sports.
Posting Date 03/22/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/29/2025 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 If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, 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, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, 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. 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. Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), 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, Outdoors 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
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Director of Olympic Sports Performance Posting Number NFE02652P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Olympic Sports Performance to join our dynamic athletic team and help shape the future of student-athlete excellence.
The Director of Olympic Sports Performance will lead the Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning Staff in developing and implementing a holistic student-athlete performance program. This role combines leadership in strength and conditioning, nutrition planning, athletic training coordination, and competition preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Sport Performance Leadership: Direct all aspects of strength, speed, conditioning, agility, recovery, and healthy habits for the Olympic Sports. Supervise and collaborate with two Assistant Directors of Sport Performance. Design and implement cutting-edge strategies to maximize team and individual performance. Head Strength and Conditioning coach for either men’s basketball, women’s basketball, or volleyball along with other assigned sports.
Posting Date 03/22/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/29/2025 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 If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, 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, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, 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. 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. Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), 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, Outdoors 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- Other
