Strength and Conditioning Coach

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and training

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead training for Duluth East athletics. You will develop sport-specific programs, supervise sessions, and coordinate with school leaders and athletic staff to optimize performance and safe practice.

The role is casual (25–30 hours/week), not eligible for benefits, with shift rotation Day/Eve in the United States. Certification in strength & conditioning and BLS within 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science preferred.
• Certification by a national strength and conditioning body required (e.g., CSCS, USAW, NSCA, ISSA SCC).
• BLS certification within 3 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee seasonally appropriate strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports teams.
• Lead training sessions and strength classes with safe, effective, sport-specific programming.
• Coordinate training schedules and facility use with the school’s Athletic Director.
• Collaborate with Essentia Health Athletic Trainers to support performance goals, injury prevention, and return-to-play planning.
• Monitor and track athlete progress to promote ongoing development.
• Build relationships with students, coaches, school leadership, and sports medicine staff.

Skills

Strength & conditioning program design

Coaching & mentorship

Collaboration with coaches

Injury prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Job description

Job Description

The Strength & Conditioning Coach will lead and oversee training programs for Duluth East athletics, collaborating with coaches and school leadership to support student-athlete performance and development.

Building Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department

2901590 SPORTS MEDICINE - EH DC

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee seasonally appropriate strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports teams.
• Lead training sessions and strength classes, ensuring safe, effective, and sport-specific programming.
• Coordinate training schedules and facility use in partnership with the school’s Athletic Director.
• Collaborate closely with head coaches and Essentia Health Athletic Trainers to support performance goals, injury prevention, and return-to-play planning.
• Monitor and track individual athlete progress to promote ongoing development.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with students, coaches, school leadership, and sports medicine staff.

This position is a casual role, although estimated to be 25-30 hours per week, with flexibility. Please note that this position is not eligible for benefits.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Certification by a national strength and conditioning body required. Examples include but are not limited to CSCS, USAW, NSAM, ISSA SCC
• BLS within 3 months of date of hire

Fte

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

$21.08 - $31.62

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].