Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

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Louisville, KY Posted:

Jun 12, 2026

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Full-time Exempt Position ID:

201526

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Sports Performance department for all varsity programs. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for assigned varsity sports. Coordinate year-round athletic development, including strength, speed, agility, power, and injury-prevention training. Assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and interns within the sports performance program. Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, nutrition personnel, and sport coaches to optimize athlete performance and wellness. Manage scheduling and operations of weight room and performance facilities. Ensure NCAA compliance and athlete safety during all training activities. Monitor and evaluate athlete performance metrics and training outcomes. Support return-to-play and rehabilitation efforts in conjunction with sports medicine staff. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

College degree from a four-year college, master's degree preferred Previous sports performance coaching experience. CSCS or SCCC certification. Working knowledge of NCAA Division-I rules and regulations.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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