Head Sports Performance Coach and Assistant Director of Legends Fitness Center | Luther College

Decorah, Iowa, Head Sports Performance Coach Serve as a Sports Performance Coach for Luther College Athletics with sport assignments designated by the Director of Athletics; Provide leadership and oversight for football sports performance programming while assisting with the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for additional assigned sports; Design, implement, and evaluate sport-specific and individualized strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and injury prevention programs that support student-athlete development and competitive success; Collaborate with head coaches to align sports performance programming with team goals, competitive expectations, and student-athlete needs; Assist in achieving departmental goals related to student-athlete performance, retention, health and wellness, and competitive excellence; Monitor, evaluate, and maintain data related to student-athlete performance and program effectiveness; Collaborate with athletic training staff and other campus partners to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, return-to-play protocols, and overall student-athlete well-being; Provide instruction and education regarding proper lifting techniques, movement patterns, recovery strategies, nutrition, and performance enhancement practices; Assist in the supervision and scheduling of strength and conditioning activities to maximize facility utilization and student-athlete access; Demonstrate professionalism and engagement in professional development activities, including remaining current with strength and conditioning best practices, sport science research, and NCAA Division III trends; Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the NCAA, and applicable professional organizations; Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College and the Athletics Department; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Assistant Director of Legends Fitness Assist with the daily operation and administration of the Legends Fitness Center; Collaborate with the Director of Legends to create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for students, student-athletes, employees, and community members; Assist with development, implementation, communication, and enforcement of facility policies, procedures, and risk management practices; Assist with facility scheduling, equipment maintenance, and operational planning; Assist with supervision, scheduling, training, and evaluation of student employees; Support budget planning, purchasing, inventory management, and other operational functions of the Legends Fitness Center; Assist with special events, programming initiatives, membership services, and departmental projects as assigned; Collaborate with campus partners and athletics staff to enhance the overall user experience within the Legends Fitness Center; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Legends Fitness Center and/or Director of Athletics. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Kinesiology, Sport Science, or a related field; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent nationally recognized certification required; CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain upon hire; One to three years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience preferred; Experience designing and implementing sports performance programs for multiple sports preferred; Experience with sports performance technology, athlete management systems, and strength and conditioning software preferred; Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.