Details

Posted: 28-Jul-25

Location: Eureka, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Strength & Conditioning

Sector:

Collegiate Sports POSITION TITLE: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will program and provide year-long sport specific workout routines for all athletics teams at Eureka College. Utilizing the weight room, turf field, and gym the focus of this position is to maximize player performance on the field or court, as well as focus on injury prevention and student-athlete well-being. Create sport specific in-season and off-season workouts for all athletic teams at the College. Create effective warm-u and stretching routines to maximize performance and prevent injuries. Collaborate with all Head Coaches to incorporate specific needs and focal points for areas of improvement in the off-season. Collaborate with all Head Coaches to set up a calendar for team workouts to be as organized and efficient as possible around other sports’ schedules. Collaborate with the Athletic Training team to best create programming Maintain and clean and organized weight room. Demonstrate and explain proper lifting techniques and form to prevent injury and maximize results. Create and enforce weight room rules to maintain a safe environment for all students. Supervise and work with strength and conditioning interns. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the supervision, care for, and inventory of equipment and facility. Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department team and the College as a whole in order to contribute to the overall success of all athletic programs. Positively lead and contribute as a member of the Athletic Department both internally, around the college, and to external groups. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: This position may have some oversight of student workers. EDUCATION: Essential: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university. Desirable: Master’s degree. EXPERIENCE:

Essential: Significant experience creating strength and conditioning programs for both athletic performance as well as injury prevention athletes that are sport specific. Experience working with sports that Eureka offers such as: Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Cross Country/Distance, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Softball. Desirable: Experience working with strength and conditioning in the college setting. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver’s license. CPR/AED, and First Aid certification. An active NCAA-approved strength and conditioning certification is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deliver knowledge and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner. Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques. Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population. Ability to positively contribute to a team environment. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position may also require pitching batting practice, hitting infield/outfield to players and other sports-specific physical tasks. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed outdoors, but also in office environments and in gyms, and other recreational environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Off campus travel is required. WORK SCHEDULE: Varies depending on the season. Early mornings and/or evenings can be expected. TARGET SALARY RANGE: $36,000 to $40,000 annually BENEFITS: Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Eureka College Eureka College is a member of the NCAA Division III, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Focused on “excellence in learning, service, and leadership,” Eureka currently has nearly 600 students enrolled in 23 undergraduate degree programs. The College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for three consecutive years, rated No. 1 in the Midwest on the US News “Great Schools, Great Prices” best value list twice, and is cited as one of fifty national “All-American Colleges” by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Chartered in 1855 by abolitionists who were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eureka provides a non-sectarian liberal arts education and was the first college in Illinois and the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis—equality of educational opportunity continues to be a focus of the College. Alumni include forty-two college presidents, seven governors and members of Congress, and the 40th President of the United States. The town of Eureka offers the ambiance of a small town combined with easy access to the amenities of metropolitan are...as. Eureka’s mid-state region is Illinois’ largest business and commercial center outside Chicago. Nearby Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal, Illinois offer a wide range of cultural opportunities, with Chicago and St. Louis less than three hours away. Two private universities and a state university are within a 30 mile radius. Show more Show less Connections working at Eureka College More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21536546/head-strength-and-conditioning-coach Return to Search Results