Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Coor

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Coordinator of Campus Fitness and Recreation Facilities (HSCCCF&RF) plays a critical role in supporting the health development and overall experience of Knox College student-athletes. This position collaborates closely with Athletic Training and coaching staffs across all sports to deliver a holistic student-centered approach to performance wellness and addition the role contributes to the coordination scheduling and stewardship of campus fitness and recreation spaces helping ensure a welcoming well-managed environment that supports both athletics and the broader campus community.

A proud member of the Midwest Conference(MWC) and NCAA Division III Knox College is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a long-standing tradition of free inquiry independent thought and diverse perspectives. We are committed to providing an education that transforms lives through challenge support and discovery. Preparing students for meaningful lives and purposeful leadership.

At Knox we seek challenge-seeking student-athletes individuals who are eager to grow compete and contribute. Prairie Fire athletes embrace hard work thrive in diverse environments and lead with resilience. They represent more than 100 communities across the nation and globe united by a shared commitment to self-improvement academic success and competitive excellence. With strong institutional support and an energized alumni base Prairie Fire Athletics is positioned for continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

The HSCCCF&RF is responsible for leading and delivering a comprehensive strength conditioning and performance program that supports the health safety and development of Knox College alignment with Prairie Fire Athletics values this role also contributes to a welcoming and well-coordinated campus recreation and fitness environment.

• Design and lead evidence-based strength conditioning and performance programs for varsity student-athletes across all phases of training.
• Provide instruction supervision and education that promotes safe training practices injury prevention and long-term athletic development.
• Serve as a core member of the sports performance team collaborating closely with Athletic Training and coaching staffs to support athlete readiness recovery and return-to-play planning.
• Foster a positive inclusive training culture that supports student-athlete well-being academic success and personal growth.
• Oversee the operation and management of strength and conditioning facilities and equipment including planning organization and resource stewardship.
• Provide general coordination of indoor recreation and athletics spaces including the fitness center general locker rooms and fieldhouse to support shared use scheduling and recreational programming.
• Model professionalism and leadership through effective communication collaboration with campus partners and adherence to institutional conference and NCAA Division III standards.

In addition to the core coaching responsibilities outlined above this position may be assigned Additional Assignments that extend beyond the primary coaching role. These supplemental administrative leadership or programmatic responsibilities are based on departmental needs and individual skill sets are reviewed annually and will be documented through a separate annual assignment letter or addendum outlining scope duration and any associated compensation or workload adjustment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science or related field from four-year college or university
• Certification as NCSA CSCS
• Valid Drivers License
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Commitment to NCAA MWC and Knox College Rules and Regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree.
• Previous experience overseeing and managing strength staff.
• Knowledge of and understanding of collegiate athletics.
• Ability to communicate with and motivate collegiate student-athletes.
• Experience developing effective strength and conditioning programs.
• Working knowledge of NCAA regulations relating to drug policies and testing.
• Demonstrated competence using various computer equipment.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in a co-ed environment.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location job-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837 Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex pregnancy gender identity or expression race color creed national or ethnic origin religion or religious affiliation sexual orientation or preference age marital or family status disability veteran status or other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in admission financial aid employment athletics or any other aspect of its educational programs or addition Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment including Title IX sexual harassment as well as the policy prohibiting hazing should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students staff and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the Colleges policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
Old Jail 12 Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg IL 61401
Phone:
Email:

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance the United States Department of Educations Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St. Suite 1475
Chicago IL 60661-4544
Phone:
Email:

Inquiries regarding the Colleges policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
Jennie Hemingway PhD
Old Jail 12 Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg IL 61401
Phone:
Email:

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
52 W South St. Alumni Hall Suite 100 Campus Box K-200
Galesburg IL 61401
Phone: or
Email:

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone:
Email: