Head Sports Performance Coach and Assistant Director of Legends Fitness Center

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.