Job Description
Position Title:
Temporary Sports Performance Coach (Spring Semester 2027)Compensation:
$5,000 Stipend for the Spring Semester 2027Department:
Athletic Strength & Conditioning - TempStart Date:
12/04/2026About this opportunity:
Ball State Athletics offers an outstanding opportunity to gain Division I experience while making a meaningful impact on student athlete development. This position, running from early January of 2027 through late April 2027, provides hands-on responsibility in strength and conditioning programming through coaching and collaboration with other coaches and athletic trainers, and the chance to help student-athletes reach their highest level of performance in a competitive collegiate environment.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Function:
Perform coaching duties in various phases of the strength and conditioning program for the Intercollegiate Athletic department.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide teaching and instruction to student athletes.
- Assess and evaluate proper instruction and supervision of techniques and safety procedures within the designated strength and conditioning programs.
- Work in conjunction with the athletic training staff and coaches, in regard to programs for injured and rehabilitated athletes.
- Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.
- Oversee programming for assigned sports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree by date of appointment
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification by date of appointment
- Strength and conditioning experience in an intercollegiate athletics environment or similar competitive environment
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CSCS or SCCC certification
- Bachelor's or master's degree in physical education, biomechanics, or related field.
How to apply:
Please apply via Workday.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter-optional but preferred
Three references are required
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.
Requires successful completion of a background check and education check.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
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