Athletic Performance Coach

Lindenwood; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition

Tuition discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development via Lindenwo

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking an Athletic Performance Coach to develop and oversee strength and conditioning programs for male and female student‑athletes in intercollegiate athletics.

You will lead resistance training, educate on nutrition and recovery, and coordinate fundraising efforts, collaborating with the team’s athletic trainer to implement return‑to‑play protocols and uphold the University’s values of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CSCS or CSCCA/SCCC certification required or preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach.

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 nutrition and recovery.
• Maintains knowledge of injuries and prevention.
• Plans and coordinates fundraising activities and events.
• Supervises fitness center operations and ensures safety.

Skills

Diversity collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or kinesiology

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

CSCS certification

SCCC/ 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, life insurance, 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 meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; 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, Athletic Performance
Positions Supervised: N/A

The athletic performance coach is responsible for the development and management of strength and conditioning programs for both male and female student‑athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. The coach is also responsible for coordinating and managing all athletic performance fundraising activities.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams.
• 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 their prevention.
• Complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and all conference and university requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates all fundraising activities and events.
• Maintains performance evaluation records and promptly communicates results with coaching staff.
• Assists with supervision of Fitness Center and addresses issues to minimize risk and maintain a safe working environment.
• Expands professional competence/knowledge base through professional development.
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork.
• Provides guidance, support, and quarterly evaluations for interns and volunteers.
• Communicates frequently with supervisor regarding health/physical development of the student‑athlete.
• Collaborates with the team’s certified athletic trainer to develop effective return-to-play protocols.
• Provides input on training theories and methodology.
• Shares fundraising/event updates at departmental meetings; collaborates with personnel to promote said events to the University and surrounding community.
• Gives at least one continuing education presentation annually.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field preferred.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse 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 with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and creativity skills.
• Ability and desire to take initiative.

Work Environment

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

Physical demands: Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily; Ability to sit for extended periods; Ability to lift, squat, bend, stand, and run; Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.