Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for all student-athletes at Lamar University. This role involves designing sport-specific training regimens that enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risks, and promote overall health and wellness. The coordinator collaborates with coaching staff, sports medicine personnel, coaches and nutritionists to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

• Works directly with the Associate S&C Coach/Director of Football Performance to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• Conduct regular testing of student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs and provide feedback to the Director of Football Performance.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athlete’s progress for student athletes, reporting progress of student-athletes to the Associate S&C Coach/Director of Football Performance and the respective head coach.
• Assist with the scheduling and daily upkeep of strength & conditioning facilities.
• Assist the Associate S&C Coach/Director of Football Performance with the proper supervision of student-athletes to ensure that all student-athletes receive proper instruction on the safe usage of weight machines and free weights.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with other staff members within the Lamar University Athletics department
• Knowledge of strength training, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition and cardiovascular conditioning.
• Knowledge/commitment to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate a variety of student-athletes.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System rules and regulations.