Assistant Coach: Strength and Conditioning

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

Concordia University Wisconsin Athletics is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Temporary Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist in the daily operations of a comprehensive athletic performance program supporting NCAA Division III student-athletes. This internship provides hands-on coaching experience in a collaborative, fast-paced collegiate environment and is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in sports performance, strength & conditioning, or related fields.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision and implementation of strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for assigned varsity teams
• Coach and instruct student-athletes in proper lifting techniques, warm-ups, and movement mechanics
• Help conduct testing, monitoring, and data collection for performance tracking
• Support daily training floor operations, scheduling, and organization
• Maintain a safe, positive, and high-energy training environment

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

Concordia University Wisconsin Athletics is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Temporary Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist in the daily operations of a comprehensive athletic performance program supporting NCAA Division III student-athletes. This internship provides hands-on coaching experience in a collaborative, fast-paced collegiate environment and is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in sports performance, strength & conditioning, or related fields.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision and implementation of strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for assigned varsity teams
• Coach and instruct student-athletes in proper lifting techniques, warm-ups, and movement mechanics
• Help conduct testing, monitoring, and data collection for performance tracking
• Support daily training floor operations, scheduling, and organization
• Maintain a safe, positive, and high-energy training environment
• Assist in facility upkeep, equipment organization, and general weight room management
• Promote athlete accountability, leadership, and positive team culture
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strength & Conditioning

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interest in collegiate strength & conditioning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Preferred:

• Prior coaching or athletic performance internship experience
• Familiarity with NCAA Division III athletics

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing final semester) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Performance, or a related field
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Prior coaching or athletic performance internship experience
• NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa-SCCC, or USAW certification (or actively pursuing)
• Prior coaching or athletic performance internship experience

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. 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 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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