Athletic Performance Lead — Strength & Conditioning

Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Baptist University seeks the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning to oversee the Athletic Performance Center and provide coaching to improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and promote wellness for assigned sports teams.

This role involves program design, warm-up leadership, performance testing, and collaboration with athletic trainers and coaches to optimize student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including scheduling work and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement athletic-performance training programs to be determined by the Director of Strength and Conditioning and ensure a safe environment for the student-athletes.
• Coach and demonstrate athletic movement exercises/drills for warm up, speed, agility, plyometrics, flexibility/mobility, strength training, Olympic lifting, and recovery strategies.
• Administer performance tests and movement screens (e.g., strength testing, speed testing, FMS, vertical jump).
• Coordinate with athletic training staff regarding health status and training modifications; assist with end-stage rehabilitation and conditioning for injured student‑athletes.
• Coordinate with strength coaching staff and sports coaches regarding APC team scheduling and athlete needs.
• Assist with budgeting and maintenance of the APC; mentor volunteers, practicum students and interns.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Supervisory experience

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent

Job description

California Baptist University seeks the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning to oversee the Athletic Performance Center and provide coaching to improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and promote wellness for assigned sports teams.

This role involves program design, warm-up leadership, performance testing, and collaboration with athletic trainers and coaches to optimize student-athlete development.