Director of Strength & Conditioning - Football

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026

VMI Athletics is accepting applications for a Director of Strength & Conditioning – Football. This position reports to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for the oversight of all the football program’s strength and conditioning needs.  

Job Duties:

• Maintain National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA or CSCCa) certification.
• Execute all duties and responsibilities within VMI, Southern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Work alongside department travel coordinator to coordinate all travel for football team and any logistical operations required for team as assigned.
• Develop and manage budget for football strength training and conditioning and maintain inventory of all equipment and recommend any capital purchases.
• Execute year-round strength training and conditioning for football team consistent with direction from Head Football Coach to optimize on field performance.
• Regularly interface with administrative, coaching and athletic training staff.
• Work cooperatively with Athletic Training Staff to support the injury prevention and/or rehabilitation of cadet athletes.
• Support VMI system and represent the Institute with integrity and professionalism.
• Maintain football weight room in exceptional order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• Must posses a valid drivers license 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required; 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Cadet-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic administration. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• Demonstrated experience as a Strength and Conditioning coach at the collegiate level. 
• Experience with instructing and coaching proper techniques of Olympic lifts and traditional strength lifts, plyometrics, speed, agility, core training and conditioning. 
• Demonstrated experience working with coaches in developing sport specific programs.
• Maintain National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA or CSCCa) certification.

Additional Considerations:

• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service

Candidates can apply at: Director of Strength & Conditioning - Football- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. US Armed Services, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322