Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Performance / Wellness, the Sports Come to work every day in our brand new, state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot performance center! You will have endless opportunities to fine-tune your program-design with all the necessary weight room equipment and technology resources, as well as take a deep-dive into nutrition needs with our re-fueling station.  

Performance Coach will develop and manage effective individual and team sports performance programs for student-athletes participating in FLC’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program.

Job Description:

Performance Coach will develop and manage effective individual and team sports performance programs for student-athletes participating in FLC’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program.

Essential Functions:

• Develop sport-specific, comprehensive training programs that are scientifically based, and involve periodized / cycled regimens of exercises and drills to optimize strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity designed to enhance sports performance and decrease the incidence of non-contact injuries.

• Oversee specific teams as assigned by the Assistant AD - Sports Performance / Wellness.

• Demonstrate and implement safe, effective, and proven exercise techniques at each training session and deliver programs in an organized manner using the field’s best practices.

• Collaborate with the Wellness & Nutrition Coach to help educate assigned sports teams.

• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, wellness coach, and the sports performance staff.
  

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Performance / Wellness, the Sports Come to work every day in our brand new, state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot performance center! You will have endless opportunities to fine-tune your program-design with all the necessary weight room equipment and technology resources, as well as take a deep-dive into nutrition needs with our re-fueling station.  

Performance Coach will develop and manage effective individual and team sports performance programs for student-athletes participating in FLC’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program.

Job Description:

Performance Coach will develop and manage effective individual and team sports performance programs for student-athletes participating in FLC’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program.

Essential Functions:

• Develop sport-specific, comprehensive training programs that are scientifically based, and involve periodized / cycled regimens of exercises and drills to optimize strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity designed to enhance sports performance and decrease the incidence of non-contact injuries.

• Oversee specific teams as assigned by the Assistant AD - Sports Performance / Wellness.

• Demonstrate and implement safe, effective, and proven exercise techniques at each training session and deliver programs in an organized manner using the field’s best practices.

• Collaborate with the Wellness & Nutrition Coach to help educate assigned sports teams.

• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, wellness coach, and the sports performance staff.
  Develop systems for tracking athlete progress and attendance in assigned sports teams.

• Adhere to all FLC, RMAC, and NCAA guidelines and policies, and provide student-athletes with an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships.

• Employ effective communication skills to establish relationships and conduct work at a high level with a wide range of constituents (coaches, student-athletes, administrators, etc.).

• Enforce the Skyhawks Sports Performance standards and expectations to assigned sports teams.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
• 1 or more years relevant experience in Sports Performance (Graduate Assistantships can count toward experience)
• CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCA) Certification
• CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Able to lift items / weights 50lbs or more throughout each day
• Able to work flexible hours / weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in health & human performance or related field
• Experience as a sports performance coach at the collegiate level
• Output Sports technology knowledge and experience or similar

Compensation

The salary for this position is $30,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 4/27/2025

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 
  The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
165 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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