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The Director / Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Sports assists all strength and conditioning personnel to implement the strategic plan of strength and conditioning to enhance the student athlete experience of each Olympic Sport athlete within Virginia Tech's Athletic Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the development of strength, speed, flexibility, and agility programs for assigned team(s); instructing student athletes on proper and safe strength and conditioning techniques and use of equipment; designing programs for injury prevention; coordinating the reconditioning of injured athletes with athletic trainers; assisting in day-to-day operations of the training facility; communicating effectively with student athletes, staff, and management; ensuring compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; managing equipment purchasing; coordinating maintenance with our Facilities personnel; and performing other related functions and duties as assigned.

The Director reports directly to the Asst. AD / Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Sports and will work closely with sport coaches, athletic trainers, sports nutritionists, sports psychologists, and athletic administrators to help fulfill the vision and goals of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. The Director will work to empower the strength and conditioning staff by promoting teamwork and collaboration, open lines of communication, a coach-driven student athlete-centered approach, and cutting-edge methodologies aligned to best practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in physical education and health, exercise science, sports administration, or other sports/exercise-related field or a master's degree.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association).
• CPR/AED certification.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Commitment to promoting an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Division 1 Power 4 collegiate athletics or professional Strength and Conditioning setting as an experienced coach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Pay Band:

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Appointment Type:

• Restricted

Salary Information:

• $73,000 to $78,000

Review Date:

• 7/2/24

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech:

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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