Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Eureka College • Eureka, IL

156d • $36,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will program and provide year-long sport specific workout routines for all athletics teams at Eureka College. Utilizing the weight room, turf field, and gym the focus of this position is to maximize player performance on the field or court, as well as focus on injury prevention and student-athlete well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.
• Significant experience creating strength and conditioning programs for both athletic performance as well as injury prevention athletes that are sport specific.
• Experience working with sports that Eureka offers such as: Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Cross Country/Distance, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Softball.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid certification.
• An active NCAA-approved strength and conditioning certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with strength and conditioning in the college setting.

Responsibilities

• Create sport specific in-season and off-season workouts for all athletic teams at the College.
• Create effective warm-up and stretching routines to maximize performance and prevent injuries.
• Collaborate with all Head Coaches to incorporate specific needs and focal points for areas of improvement in the off-season.
• Collaborate with all Head Coaches to set up a calendar for team workouts to be as organized and efficient as possible around other sports' schedules.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Training team to best create programming.
• Maintain a clean and organized weight room.
• Demonstrate and explain proper lifting techniques and form to prevent injury and maximize results.
• Create and enforce weight room rules to maintain a safe environment for all students.
• Supervise and work with strength and conditioning interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree