Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Overview

Loras College Strength and Conditioning Department is actively seeking a Restricted Earnings Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach starting August 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in designing, implementing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in all varsity programs of the College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Head and Assistant Coaches.
• Guides student-athletes through all phases of the strength and conditioning program.
• Supervises weight room sessions and on field/court conditioning sessions.
• Encourages and motivates student-athletes to develop and understand the importance and benefits of conditioning and weight training.
• Develops a comprehensive strength and conditioning calendar for the entire year.
• Assists with supervising the campus fitness facility, including staffing student workers, maintaining equipment and overseeing daily operations.
• Help provide nutritional guidance for student-athletes
• Assists with overseeing strength and conditioning budget.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field. Certified through the CSCCA (SCCC) or NSCA (CSCS), First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience with athletes in a collegiate or professional strength and conditioning program

Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics. Good knowledge of the healthcare policies of Loras College, the American Rivers Conference and the NCAA Division III. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, student-athletes’ staff and general public. Ability to solve problems effectively and provide a positive role model for student-athletes. Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Good assessment abilities. Able to use all related strength equipment.

Compensation of $10,000 a year, on-campus housing, and meal plan. To apply, interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references to Josh Edwards, Director of Strength and Conditioning, via e-mail: Joshua.edwards@loras.edu