Part-Time Athletic Strength & Performance Specialist

University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Athletic Department is seeking an Assistant Strength & Performance Specialist to support athletic development in the Kueber Weight Room and practice environments. You will assist during strength sessions, conditioning work, and athlete readiness assessments, while integrating sport science tech to monitor performance and guide programming.

This entry-level, temporary position bridges S&C responsibilities with applied sport science initiatives, with up to 6 months

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience in strength & conditioning training with collegiate or professional athletes.
• Certification as CSCS or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, or related field; collegiate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support during team lifting sessions and conditioning activities.
• Assist with pre-practice and pre-game physical preparation, including setup and warm-ups.
• Maintain safe lifting technique standards and reinforce programming objectives.
• Support daily athlete interactions to reinforce training readiness.
• Uphold facility standards, equipment setup, cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Assist with equipment rotation, technology setup, and workflow improvements.
• Help manage training inventories, session logistics, and safety inspections.
• Assist in data collection and athlete monitoring with sport-science tech.
• Conduct and support movement assessments and biomechanical tracking.
• Interpret feedback to support daily training adjustments and real-time decisions.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning staff, Sport Science, Athletic Training, and Nutrition teams.
• Provide quick-turn performance insights and assist with operational recommendations.
• Communicate athlete readiness and workload trends to relevant staff.
• Stay current with training practices and participate in professional development.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

CSCS or SCCC

CPR First Aid

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Job description

The University of Louisville Athletic Department is seeking an Assistant Strength & Performance Specialist to support athletic development in the Kueber Weight Room and practice environments. You will assist during strength sessions, conditioning work, and athlete readiness assessments, while integrating sport science tech to monitor performance and guide programming.

This entry-level, temporary position bridges S&C responsibilities with applied sport science initiatives, with up to 6 months