Assistant Sports Performance Coach

About the role

Ball State Athletics is seeking an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to join the Championship Performance team. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the development and success of Division I student-athletes by designing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs while fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight, program design, and implementation of comprehensive, year-round physical development programs for assigned athletic teams.
• Commit to daily coaching of proper techniques, safety protocols, and proper use of training implements.
• Manage and oversee additional sports programs as assigned.
• Play an active, collaborative role in the student-athlete recruiting process when requested by sports coaching staff.
• Prepare and deliver detailed, end-of-semester sport-specific reports to the Director of Sports Performance.
• Be available to assist at practices and travel to away games (sport dependent).
• Support the daily operations of the weight room through setup, breakdown, restocking the Fueling Station, and upkeep of equipment.
• Adhere strictly to all sports performance staff policies, ensuring full compliance with NCAA recommendations, Mid-American Conference (MAC) regulations, and NSCA/CSCCa guidelines.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Sports Performance, including stepping into a designated secondary role for the Sports Performance area when needed.
• Work effectively with Athletic Training staff and sports staff to make adjustments for injured student-athletes to bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
• Work alongside our academic programs to place entry-level students for observation hours.
• Perform additional duties that relate to the sports performance department as assigned by the Assistant Director of Sports Performance.

Requirements

• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Either a completed Graduate Assistantship in the strength and conditioning field or two years of experience in designing and implementing year-round physical development programs at the collegiate or professional level.
• Maintain professional certifications in good standing as required by the NCAA, MAC, and the institution (e.g., NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC).
• Proven understanding of NCAA rules, recommendations, and industry-standard safety guidelines (NSCA/CSCCa).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, medical staff, and athletic department stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a related discipline.
• Additional years of experience in a collegiate athletic setting with a proven track record of developing student-athletes.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and equipment.

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer:

• Paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• A range of retirement benefits.
• Up to 90% coverage for your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
• Up to 100% coverage for your undergraduate degree and 80% of your graduate tuition.