Head Sports Performance Coach and Assistant Director of Legends Fitness Center

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• 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;
• Achieve departmental goals related to student-athlete performance, retention, health and wellness, and competitive excellence;
• 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;
• Supervise and schedule strength and conditioning activities to maximize facility utilization and student-athlete access;
• Demonstrate professionalism and engage in professional development activities, including staying 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;
• 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;
• Develop, implement, communicate, and enforce facility policies, procedures, and risk management practices;
• Schedule, maintain equipment, and plan facility operations;
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate student employees;
• Support budget planning, purchasing, inventory management, and other operational functions of the Legends Fitness Center;
• Support special events, programming initiatives, membership services, and departmental projects;
• 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.