Strength & Performance Assistant (6-Month Temp)

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Athletic Department is seeking an Assistant Strength & Performance Specialist to support athletic development. You will assist in strength training, conditioning, and daily athlete support, and help integrate sport science tech for performance monitoring.

We aim to bridge strength & conditioning with applied sport science, ensuring safe training logistics and readiness assessments while collaborating with coaches and health teams.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience in strength and conditioning with collegiate or professional athletes.
• CSCS or SCCC certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Experience in university athletic environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support during team lifting sessions and conditioning.
• Assist with pre-practice and pre-game preparation, setup and recovery station support.
• Maintain professionalism and safe lifting technique standards while reinforcing S&C programming objectives.
• Assist with data collection and athlete monitoring using sport-science technology.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning staff and other departments; participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Strength & conditioning experience

Experience with collegiate or proAthl/

CSCS or SCCC certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology / Strength & Conditioning

Tools

Kinexon

Catapult

Hawkins Force Plates

Output

Job description

The University of Louisville Athletic Department is seeking an Assistant Strength & Performance Specialist to support athletic development. You will assist in strength training, conditioning, and daily athlete support, and help integrate sport science tech for performance monitoring.

We aim to bridge strength & conditioning with applied sport science, ensuring safe training logistics and readiness assessments while collaborating with coaches and health teams.