Strength & Conditioning Coach

To oversee all development, training and collaborative leadership aspects of the athletic department’s strength and conditioning program as it relates to each sport, supervision of staff and personnel, organization and instruction. The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of all training and oversight responsibilities related to strength and conditioning in cooperation with each sport’s head coach.
• Assumption of all administrative responsibilities related to the fitness center, including purchase and maintenance of all equipment.
• Planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season conditioning sessions.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate all strategy related to strength and conditioning.
• Work in conjunction with athletic administration and all sport coaches.
• Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Mid-States Football Association and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of strength & conditioning experience.
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.