Assistant Director Sports Performance (4448)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Director Sports Performance (4448)

Classification

Coach, Assistant

Position Number

00004448

Open Date

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Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Director Sports Performance (4448)

Classification

Coach, Assistant

Position Number

00004448

Open Date

11/21/2025

Close Date

Priority Review Date

12/10/2025

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Status

Temporary

FLSA

Exempt

Job code

1170

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

https://niuhuskies.com/

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director Sports Performance. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.

The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With longstanding traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 15,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges—Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.  | | Position Summary |
Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance, the individual in this position is responsible for all aspects of strength and conditioning for the assigned sports programs. This position is a professional coaching position, and all the duties of the position must be conducted in adhering to the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the MidAmerican conference (or subsequent conference) and the university. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Safety & Conduct – 45%

• Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team(s) in the weight room.
• Strive to reduce the likelihood of sports-related injuries or the aggravation of such injuries during practice sessions and scheduled contests by being knowledgeable of the injuries sustained in the sport and teaching proper rehabilitative methods, directing appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warmups, and working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contests.
• Provide detailed instructions to execute all training exercises safely and correctly specific to performance enhancement methods to achieve desired results.

Team Training – 35%

• Detailed instructions to execute all training exercises safely and correctly specific to performance enhancement methods to achieve desired results.
• Support recommendations as set forth by the athletics department designated registered dietitian for good nutrition and supplementation for the health and performance of the student-athletes.
• Promote commitment, teamwork and develop a working relationship, establish rapport with, and ensure open lines of communication with the coaching staff, student-athletes of all teams, athletic training staff and administration.

Administration – 20%

• Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fundraising, community instruction through camps and/or clinics as requested.
• Cash handling responsibilities – $5,000-$10,000 annually.
• Assist with departmental needs as requested.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

| | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Certification through the collegiate strength and conditioning coaches’ association (SCCC certification) or the national strength and conditioning association (CSCS certification). 3. Prior experience in collegiate or professional strength and conditioning setting. 4. Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with department staff and other athletic department personnel.

| | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
1. When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts. 2. As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to your position’s responsibilities. Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment. 3. Ability to communicate well with student-athletes and coaches. 4. Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms. 5. Strong organizational skills. 6. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours which include morning, nights, and weekends.

| | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
- Master’s degree. - At least two years of experience in strength and conditioning on the university or college level, preferably D1 institution. - At least one year of administrative experience in a sports training, department, or program (sports science, internship coordinator, return to play protocol etc.).

| | Physical demands/requirements |
- Sitting, standing, walking, running, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

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Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | TBD | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | 06/30/2026 | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | Varies; Days/Nights/Weekends | | Salary | $59,000.16/Annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $2,458.34/Semi-monthly | | Earn Type | Salary |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/po... to submit the following materials by 12/10/2025 :

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• List of Three Professional References
• Certifications
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required within 30 days of start date)

Applications submitted after 12/10/2025 are welcomed but will be considered as needed. | | Special Instructions | | | Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/8... | | Is Background Check Required? | Yes | | EEO Statement Summary |
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560 | | Visa Policy |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

| | ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. | | Safety Information |
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire) 4. List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents 1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256) 2. Certifications/Licensure #1 3. Other 4. Certifications/Licensure #2

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