Director of Sport Performance & Nutrition - Football

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Director of Sport Performance & Nutrition - Football

Posting Number

NFE02962P

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Director of Sport Performance & Nutrition - Football

Posting Number

NFE02962P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Sport Performance & Nutrition for Football to join our dynamic athletic team and help shape the future of student-athlete excellence.

The Director of Sport Performance & Nutrition will assist the Head Football Coach in developing and implementing a holistic student-athlete performance program. This role combines leadership in strength and conditioning, nutrition planning, athletic training coordination, and game day preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Sport Performance Leadership:

• Direct all aspects of strength, speed, conditioning, agility, recovery, and healthy habits for the football program.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Assistant Director of Sport Performance for football.
• Design and implement cutting-edge strategies to maximize team and individual performance.

Tier 1 Nutrition Oversight:

• Develop custom meal plans for players and coordinate team nutrition planning year-round.
• Serve as the liaison between USD Athletics and Sodexo (or comparable partners) for nutrition needs.
• Collaborate with Sanford Health dieticians to deliver tailored educational and nutritional support.

Athletic Training Collaboration:

• Act as the communication bridge between athletic trainers and football staff to address athlete needs and limitations.
• Partner with the head football athletic trainer to develop individualized activities for athletes with physical restrictions.

Game Day Preparation:

• Design and implement pre-game and halftime physical preparation plans.
• Oversee all gameday nutrition and assist with sideline organization.

Posting Date

02/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

02/09/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

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Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays

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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, Frequent Change, Logic, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crouching, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, 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

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Working Conditions & Exposures

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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, Office 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 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List

Optional Documents 1. Other

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