Head Coach: Strength and Conditioning/ Director of Human Performance

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit by instructing student athletes, equipping them with strategies and techniques to help them realize success in athletics, academics and social experiences. This position is responsible for the following: the organization, coordination, supervision and implementation of the strength and conditioning program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct scheduled practices
• Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social, and spiritual development
• Instruct and educate athletes in strength, speed, agility, and wellness
• Monitor conduct of athletes in compliance with CU rules and polices
• Maintain student athlete weight training files and records

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit by instructing student athletes, equipping them with strategies and techniques to help them realize success in athletics, academics and social experiences. This position is responsible for the following: the organization, coordination, supervision and implementation of the strength and conditioning program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct scheduled practices
• Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social, and spiritual development
• Instruct and educate athletes in strength, speed, agility, and wellness
• Monitor conduct of athletes in compliance with CU rules and polices
• Maintain student athlete weight training files and records
• Assist in the recruitment of athletes to sprots program in coordination with Head sport coaches
• Supervise assistant coaches
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics in management Sports Fitness Center
• Abide by and enforce NCAA Division III rules
• Abide by and enforce North Athletics Conference rules and regulations (NAC)
• Travel and overnight work required
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 3-5 years of coaching experience- college or university preferred or closely related work, or specific experience, skill set, and/or training in area
• Excellent organizational skills and leadership skills
• Professional communication skills including public speaking
• Knowledge of trends in sport and coaching
• knowledge of safety equipment and rules and regulations associated with sport
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Masters degree in related field preferred
• Certified strength and conditioning specialist preferred

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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