Associate Director, S&C / Olympic Sports

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Associate Director for Strength & Conditioning / Olympic Sports collaborates with 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. This position will partner in the management of all aspects of personnel, facilities and budget matters pertaining to nineteen Olympic Sports. Position reports directly to the Associate AD of Strength and Conditioning / Olympic Sports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise related field with significant exercise science experience, or a master's degree.
Hold at least one of the following two certifications:
1) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association. OR
2) Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
CPR/AED
Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Associate Director for Strength & Conditioning / Olympic Sports collaborates with 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. This position will partner in the management of all aspects of personnel, facilities and budget matters pertaining to nineteen Olympic Sports. Position reports directly to the Associate AD of Strength and Conditioning / Olympic Sports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise related field with significant exercise science experience, or a master's degree.
Hold at least one of the following two certifications:
1) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association. OR
2) Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
CPR/AED
Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a NCAA Division 1 collegiate athletics program or professional sports strength and conditioning setting as a graduate assistant or coach.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$54,000 to $58,000

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

11/23/2026

Additional Information

See more about working in VT Athletics at https://hokiesports.com/be-a-hokie 

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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, ethnicity or 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran  at stuart@vt.edu  during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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