Athletic Performance Coach — Strength & Conditioning

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

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.