Athletic Performance Coach (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan with IU contributions

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Indiana University Athletics seeks a strength and conditioning professional to plan, develop, and implement programs for assigned teams and individuals. The role supports swimming and golf with annual planning and supervised training, coordinating loads with coaches and athletic trainers.

The position emphasizes data-driven programming, collaboration with staff, and safety while leading interns and ensuring high-quality conditioning services for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CSCS OR SCCC certification required by date of hire.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by date of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams and individuals.
• Provides primary athletic performance support for swimming and golf teams, including annual planning and supervised training.
• Coordinates training loads and recovery with coaches and athletic trainers.
• Delivers individualized strength and conditioning programs aligned with practice and travel demands.
• Collects and interprets performance data to inform programming.
• Collaborates with coaches, athletic trainers, and staff to coordinate training needs.
• Supervises interns and maintains safe training operations.

Job description

Department

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Athletics is committed to supportingstudent-athletes in their academic, athletic, and personaldevelopment. The Athletic Performance program partners with coachesand other Athletics professionals to provide strength andconditioning programming that supports student-athlete preparationand performance.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements strength and conditioningprograms for assigned teams and individuals in the athleticdepartment.
• Provides primary athletic performance support for the men's andwomen's swimming, men's golf, and other teams as assigned,including annual performance planning and delivery of supervisedtraining focused on strength, jump power, landing skills, andconditioning.
• Coordinates training loads and recovery with sport coaches andathletic trainers.
• Shares responsibility for the planning and delivery of athleticperformance programming for the swimming program, including drylandtraining, strength and power development, shoulder and trunkcapacity, and workload adjustments.
• Develops and delivers individualized strength, mobility,rotational power, and conditioning programs for men's golf alignedwith practice, competition, and travel demands.
• Collects and interprets performance data to inform programmingand monitors and documents student-athlete progress.
• Coordinates medically directed training modifications incollaboration with appropriate Athletics staff.
• Supervises interns and assists with maintaining safe andeffective training operations.
• Collaborates with coaches, athletic trainers, and otherAthletics staff to coordinate student-athlete training andperformance needs.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA), conference, and Indiana University rules,regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may resultin disciplinary action up to and including termination ofemployment.
• Plans, develops, and implements yearly strength andconditioning programs and ongoing instructional plans for assignedteams and individuals, ensuring that special needs and issues asidentified by the coaching staff are addressed.
• Develops summer manuals and testing protocols for assignedteams and individuals.
• Meets with assigned sports coaches regularly to review anddiscuss any and all aspects of their strength and conditioningprogram.
• Plans weight room schedule for assigned sports in collaborationwith assigned sports coaches and in coordination with otherstrength and conditioning staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

Work Experience

Preferred

• Related experience.

Licenses and Certificates

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) ORStrength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) upon date ofhire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated ExternalDefibrillator (AED) upon date of hire.
• Standard First Aid upon date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations ofmovement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move andtransport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Theperson in this role must be able to perform the essential functionswith or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Strength & Conditioning

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