submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
This is a temporary, seasonal part-time position that will be filled as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of early-May, 2027.
The position has an anticipated work schedule of approximately 25 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on the needs of the department and the training schedule of the assigned teams. During the Fall 2026 semester, the set daily hours will be a combination of 5:30 – 9:00am and/or 2:00-6:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Summary of Position
The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the Strength and Conditioning program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, and mentoring student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and performance skills on both an individual and team basis.
– Implement strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance and maximize performance of individual student-athletes and teams.
– Work with sport coaches and sports medicine staff to identify individual and team training needs specific to the team/season. Coordinate with athletic training staff to ensure proper injury rehabilitation activities/exercises and protocol are performed.
– Implement testing procedures designed to identify areas of improvement and to record progress of training programs
– Monitor fitness center(s) to ensure safety of all users.
– Teach, advise, and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.
– Refer students/faculty/staff to the Center for Wellness and Counseling or certified medical providers as situations arise.
– Follow MIAC and NCAA Division III guidelines and regulations, while exhibiting behavior that represents a positive image of the athletic program and the college.
Additional Responsibilities
– Assist with fundraising and program organization.
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– Perform/supervise tasks related to maintaining the athletics department, including athletic equipment, and administrative duties.
– Supervise student workers/interns, if applicable.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
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