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Department:

Athletics - Sports Performance

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Jan 12, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Non-Exempt

Ref. No.:

(T0028)

Position ID:

196334

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. 

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville.  Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Coach, Sports Performance - Olympic Sports / Education Support Specialist II (T0028). As an Assistant Sports Performance Coach for Olympic sports, you will play a key role in an elite Division I department that prioritizes the student-athlete experience. This position offers valuable on- and off-field professional development designed to prepare you for future growth opportunities. Primary responsibilities include the design, implementation, and scheduling of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 3-5 assigned teams, as determined by the Director of Sports Performance.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design, implement, and schedule strength and conditioning programs for 3-5 assigned Olympic sport teams, including Olympic and strength training movements, speed and agility development, and plyometric progressions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in exercise selection, coaching technique, and progression strategies across all assigned training modalities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with student-athletes, sport coaches, and athletic trainers to support performance and wellness goals.
• Assist with daily supplement distribution and nutritional support for student-athletes.
• Support the daily operation, organization, and upkeep of the Olympic Performance Center.
• Assist the Director of Sports Performance in the education, mentorship, and management of graduate assistants and interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Certification) required.
• Relevant experience in a collegiate or professional sports performance setting.
• Must be proficient in Olympic and strength training movements, exercise selection, as well as the programming and implementation of speed, agility, and plyometric progressions for required sport assignments
• CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working with a variety of Olympic sports.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
• USA Weightlifting coaching certification preferred.
• Must be able to work some nights and some weekends.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in pay band 3, limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 1/12/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.

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