Athletic Performance Coach — Strength & Conditioning Lead

Lindenwood; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development via Lindenrod

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO invites applications for an Athletic Performance Coach in the Athletics Division. The role designs, develops, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs for both male and female student-athletes and coordinates fundraising activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in exercise science or related field, a Master’s preferred, CSCS or CSCCA certification, and at least two years’ collegiate experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams.
• Researches and teaches resistance training, speed, and agility techniques.
• Educates athletes on proper nutrition and recovery.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates fundraising activities and events.
• Maintains performance records and communicates results to coaching staff.
• Supervises Fitness Center operations and ensures a safe environment.
• Collaborates with the athletic trainer to develop return-to-play protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Fundraising

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

Master’s degree in exercise science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO invites applications for an Athletic Performance Coach in the Athletics Division. The role designs, develops, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs for both male and female student-athletes and coordinates fundraising activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in exercise science or related field, a Master’s preferred, CSCS or CSCCA certification, and at least two years’ collegiate experience.