Assistant Sports Performance Coach

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to design and supervise strength, agility and speed programs for student-athletes across sports. You will report to the Associate AD for Health, Wellness & Sports Performance and support the intercollegiate athletics program.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, two years of collegiate coaching and CSCS/CPR certification, with strong organizational and communication skills and knowledge of NCAA/MVC rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport; NCAA rules familiarity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strength, agility, and speed programs for male and female student-athletes.
• Provide feedback on performance and align with department standards.
• Foster a positive environment supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Educate athletes on weight room rules, safety, and training techniques.
• Coordinate workouts with head coaches and assist sports medicine as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CSCS & CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Coach

Position Number

8101126

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength, agility and speed training programs for men and women student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program under the supervision of the Associate AD for Health, Wellness & Sports Performance.

• Provides specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the department's standards.
• Creates a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams he/she works with and all Loyola University Chicago student-athletes.
• Provides SAs with outcome driven programs based on the injury profile and physical demands of the sport.
• Fosters a positive atmosphere and promote dedication to the program through interaction with the coaching staff and SAs.
• Educate all athletes on the rules of the weight room, safety procedures, and proper training techniques.
• Schedule all workouts according to priority of in-season and off-season training with the cooperation of all the head coaches.
• Coordinate with and assist the sports medicine staff in rehabilitative efforts for injured athletes.
• Perform administrative duties that include maintenance of athlete records, returning phone calls/emails and basic daily operations
• Educate athletes on proper nutrition and supplementation and provide referrals where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and safe weight room environment.
• Provide winter and summer break training manuals for all sports teams.
• Continue to raise the bar of excellence for every athlete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• CSCS & CPR certification

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Lighting, Heating, Noise, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date

11/13/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$60,763/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$50,070/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition.

To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability.

A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.

With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement.

Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.