Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
The Strength and Conditioning Coach will lead and oversee training programs for student-athletes while collaborating with coaches and sports medicine staff. Responsibilities include developing sport-specific programming, monitoring athlete progress, and ensuring safe training environments.
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. Please note that this position is not eligible for benefits. 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.
Candidates must hold a national strength and conditioning certification such as CSCS, USAW, NSAM, or ISSA. A bachelor's degree in exercise science is preferred for this role.
Market context
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