Athletic Performance Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Doctoral program discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO, seeks an Athletic Performance Coach to lead strength and conditioning for all student-athletes and coordinate performance fundraising.

You will develop data-driven programs, teach speed, agility, and recovery, and work with trainers to ensure safe return-to-play while supporting the department's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field preferred.
• CSCS or CSCCA certification through NSCA/CSCCA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ collegiate strength and conditioning coaching.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams.
• Researches and teaches resistance training, speed, and agility techniques.
• Educates athletes on proper nutrition and recovery.
• Maintains performance evaluation records and communicates results with staff.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates fundraising activities and events.
• Collaborates with certified athletic trainer on return-to-play protocols.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in exercise science

Master's Degree in exercise science

CSCS or CSCCA certification

Job description

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Athletic Performance Coach

Division: Athletics

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director, AthleticPerformance

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The athletic performance coach is responsible for the developmentand management of strength and conditioning programs for both maleand female student-athletes participating in the intercollegiateathletics program. The coach is also responsible for coordinatingand managing all athletic performance fundraising activities.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence- andscientific-based strength and conditioning programs for athleticteams
• Researches and teaches resistance training as well as strength,speed, and agility techniques
• Educates athletes on proper nutrition and recovery
• Maintains and shares knowledge of typical injuries and theirprevention
• Complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)and all conference and university requirements, policies, andprocedures
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates all fundraising activitiesand events
• Maintains performance evaluation records and promptlycommunicates results with coaching staff
• Assists with supervision of Fitness Center and addresses issuesto minimize risk and maintain safe working environment
• Expands professional competence/knowledge base throughprofessional development

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as anambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to theUniversity’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence,creativity, and teamwork
• Provides guidance, support, and quarterly evaluations forinterns and volunteers

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Fully understands and complies with department’s core valuesand mission statement
• Communicates frequently with supervisor regardinghealth/physical development of the student-athlete
• Promptly reports and responds to inquiries and assignments
• Develops a seamless line of communication with the team’scertified athletic trainer to develop effective return-to-playprotocols
• Provides input on training theories and methodology
• Shares fundraising/event updates at departmental meetings;collaborates with personnel to promote said events to theUniversity and surrounding community
• Gives at least one continuing education presentationannually

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

– An equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or relatedfield
• Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or relatedfield preferred
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and ConditioningAssociation (NSCA), or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified(SCCC) though the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning CoachesAssociation (CSCCA)
• Minimum of 2 years’ working as a collegiate strength andconditioning coach

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

– May be representative,but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesnecessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures
• Knowledge in all facets of strength and conditioning
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withadministrators, faculty, staff, students, and community
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and creativity skills
• Ability and desire to take initiative

Work Environment

– Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.Please click here to view Lindenwood University’sflexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Fitness Center setting
• Morning and evening work
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities

– The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, squat, bend, stand, and run
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees.

Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.