Head strength and conditioning coach/strength and conditioning field experience coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:
Bluffton University seeks to employ a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This will be a shared position between athletics and Academic Affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and supervise year-round strength and conditioning programs for all varsity sports.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff to support injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols.
• Monitor athlete progress and adjust training programming accordingly.
• Educate student-athletes on safe training practices, recovery, and basic nutrition principles.
• Supervise strength and conditioning facilities.
• Mentor student interns and exercise science students.
• Establish and maintain field experience sites and reciprocal MOUs for an accredited CASCE program.
• Coordinate and evaluate student field experiences in collaboration with the S&C Program Director.
• Teach in the S&C curriculum as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum BA in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (master’s degree required for teaching).
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); CPR and AED certifications required. USA Weightlifting (USAW) certification preferred but not required.
• Experience as an assistant, intern, or career coach with collegiate athlete populations required; direct experience in strength and conditioning preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and course management system

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate skills and techniques used by athletes. Must be able to visually monitor athletes.

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its right to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church.

COMPENSATION :
Commensurate with education and experience.

DEADLINE :
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Completed Bluffton employment application

Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104

[email protected]

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.

Posted 2/4/2026