Strength & Conditioning Coach — Flexible Part-Time Role

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

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.