Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Indiana Wesleyan University • Marion, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach leads IWU’s strength and conditioning department. The role coordinates communication among sport coaches, athletic trainers, administrators, support staff, and student-athletes; designs and implements programs for selected sports; oversees two athletic weight rooms and other athletic performance facilities; supervises strength and conditioning staff; and provides administrative leadership to the department. The coach also partners with athletic training on return-to-play and rehabilitation protocols as needed.

Indiana Wesleyan University requires employees to have a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. The university’s Kingdom Diversity Statement commits to building a community grounded in honor, respect, and dignity, valuing members’ differences and worth, and fostering deliberate engagement and love for all humankind. As a religious educational institution, IWU may prefer employees on the basis of religion. The listed duties describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive; employees may be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in exercise science or a closely related field.
• CSCS or SCCC certification required.
• At least one year of experience in strength and conditioning or a related field.
• CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within three months of appointment.
• Strong Christian commitment and adherence to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, administrators, support staff, and athletes.
• Knowledge of sport-specific strength and conditioning needs, techniques, and safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Crossroads League, and NAIA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals, including student-athletes, parents, coaches, athletic trainers, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with sport coaches, athletic trainers, administrators, support staff, and student-athletes.
• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for selected sports programs.
• Supervise other strength and conditioning staff.
• Partner with athletic training to implement return-to-play and rehabilitation protocols as needed.
• Manage the training schedule in athletic performance facilities.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager