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
• 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

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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.