Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
The coach will develop and lead seasonally appropriate strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes at Duluth East athletics. This includes collaborating with head coaches and athletic trainers to support performance goals and injury prevention.
The Strength & Conditioning Coach will lead and oversee training programs for Duluth East athletics, collaborating with coaches and school leadership to support student-athlete performance and development. Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in exercise science preferred Key Responsibilities: Develop and oversee seasonally appropriate strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports teams. Lead training sessions and strength classes, ensuring safe, effective, and sport-specific programming. Coordinate training schedules and facility use in partnership with the school’s Athletic Director. Collaborate closely with head coaches and Essentia Health Athletic Trainers to support performance goals, injury prevention, and return-to-play planning. Monitor and track individual athlete progress to promote ongoing development. Build and maintain strong working relationships with students, coaches, school leadership, and sports medicine staff. This position is a casual role, although estimated to be 25-30 hours per week, with flexibility. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification by a national strength and conditioning body required. Examples include but are not limited to CSCS, USAW, NSAM, ISSA SCC BLS within 3 months of date of hire FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $21.08 - $31.62 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
A national strength and conditioning certification (e.g., CSCS, USAW) and BLS certification are required. A bachelor's degree in exercise science is preferred.
Market context
Strength and conditioning coach roles in Minnesota often center on athletic development, safe program delivery, and support for school or team performance needs. Competition can be strong because employers commonly look for experience in strength or group fitness, current CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and often prefer an Exercise Science degree; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and tailor your resume to show hands-on coaching, supervision, and program design experience.