Head Powerlifting Coach – Men’s & Women’s (Hybrid)

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Aurora University in Aurora, IL, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Powerlifting Coach to lead and grow the varsity program, schedule competitions, and oversee day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include managing budget, travel, evaluating staff, ensuring NCAA Division III compliance, and developing training plans; recruiting athletes in partnership with admissions.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years coaching experience, and a national strength & conditioning certification;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of coaching or athletics experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach student-athletes and schedule competitions.
• Manage program budget and arrange team travel.
• Supervise Assistant Coaches and conduct evaluations.
• Ensure NCAA Division III compliance with rules and conference regulations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate practice sessions; develop game plans.
• Recruit and retain athletes; collaborate with Admissions to explain programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Compliance knowledge

Staff supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Computers

Athletics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Aurora University in Aurora, IL, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Powerlifting Coach to lead and grow the varsity program, schedule competitions, and oversee day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include managing budget, travel, evaluating staff, ensuring NCAA Division III compliance, and developing training plans; recruiting athletes in partnership with admissions.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years coaching experience, and a national strength & conditioning certification;