Head Athletic Performance Coach

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for the position of head athletic performance coach with a start date of January 1. The position is a full-time, 10-month (August to May), dual role appointment with some teaching duties and responsibilities within the kinesiology department.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with coaches and sports medicine staff to develop and implement training for football and other various assigned sports.
• In conjunction with the director of athletic performance and coaches, schedule team training times in the Korver Athletic Performance Center.
• Collaborate with all parties to optimize a student-athlete-centered approach to enhance their health, wellness and performance, and foster lifelong bodily stewardship practices.
• Mentor, supervise, schedule and assist with assessing and providing constructive feedback for undergraduate interns/practicum student assistants.
• Promote and enhance an educational environment for graduate assistants and undergraduate student assistants.
• Oversee general upkeep and maintenance of the Korver Athletic Performance Center to promote a safe training environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and at minimum a bachelor’s in kinesiology/exercise science.
• 1-2 years of coaching experience in athletic performance training.
• NSCA-CSCS-certified.
• CPR/AED and first aid-certified.