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A full-time, professional academic staff positions are available in the Recreation and Sport Operations department beginning July 6th, 2026. The working title for this assignment is Assistant Strength and Sport Performance Coach with official title of Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach. This is a renewable assignment, contingent on performance and funding. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Assistant Strength and Performance Coach assists in managing daily operations of over 22,000 square feet of performance training facilities in the McPhee Strength and Performance Center, auxiliary McPhee performance training facility, and assists in maintenance for our Sonnentag training facility. The position assists in managing the Strength and Performance program for athletes and general student population. These facilities are shared-use facilities serving the needs of Recreation, Athletics, Kinesiology, and general students not associated with the before mentioned. In assisting with this type of facility, the individual must be a liaison and work closely with individuals from throughout campus and the community to ensure quality customer service. The individual must be flexible in terms of hours worked; late evenings, weekends, and holiday work will be a necessity.

The Assistant Strength and Performance Coach is responsible for assisting with program design, implementation, monitoring and improvement. Other responsibilities include communication with coaches, athletic training staff and administration, while maintaining and organizing training records and facility supervision. Applicants must possess outstanding people skills, leadership skills, and a desire to improve the athletic performance of our members and student athletes while bringing energy and passion to the Recreation department.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Coordinate strength and conditioning programs for assigned varsity athletic teams, Recreation sport clubs, and general student population.
• Work with the Strength and Performance Staff, athletic coaches, and athletic training staff on the development and implementation of comprehensive, annual in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs to improve athletic performance for 27 university-sponsored programs. It is essential to be in compliance with all NCAA guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Utilize multiple forms of technology to implement, assess, and track performance and share that data accordingly with students and coaches.
• Deliver programming to student athletes through designated programming software.
• Make adjustments to training based off testing results.
• Set-up communication groups with each team of athletes to increase efficiency of training.
• Meet with the Strength and Performance Staff (at minimum) weekly to review programming, scheduling, and facility needs.
• Assist the Associate Head Strength and Performance Coach in running a summer strength and performance camp for youth in the area.
• Assist with apprenticeship curriculum taught to students each semester.
• Assist in management of McPhee weight room facilities including enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and assist with Sonnentag weight room equipment and facility upkeep.
• Communicate extensively with Strength and Performance Staff on facility hours and collaborative programming.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge in this competitive field and keep all relevant professional certifications up to date.
• Attend all Recreation staff meetings, retreats, special events and trainings.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a 1.0FTE (12 month) contract. Other duties and responsibilities as needed by the University Recreation and Sport Operations department.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a point of contact and liaison to coaching staff, medical professionals, and student-athletes to monitor physical health, improve athletic abilities, and provide information and coaching
• Assists in in the development and monitoring of individual and team weight training and conditioning programs
• Enters and maintains computerized data and tracking of individual and team student-athlete workouts
• Assists with the instruction and execution of conditioning simulations and exercises for a designated athletic team, provides information, and consults with student-athletes regarding weight lifting and conditioning techniques and safety

Department:

UW-̽����Ƶ Claire Strength and Performance is part of the Recreation Department and provides performance programming for all 27 NCAA Division III athletic teams. We strive to offer student-athletes opportunities to maximize their abilities through the utilization of a scientifically supported, comprehensive approach, addressing the demands of each sport and developing athletes who are durable, adaptable and robust.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or similar field
• Current CSCS or SCCC certification
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Experience in program design, organization and implementation for intercollegiate athletic programs in an intern capacity or graduate assistant capacity
• Experience with record keeping of training and testing data
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships with athletic training, academic, and sport coaching staff
• Communication experience with head sport coaches

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or similar field
• 1+ years of collegiate strength and performance experience in an assistant coach capacity
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with student-athletes, administration, academics, and other University staff
• Experience with performance training technology such as TeamBuildr, Catapult GPS, DASHR, VALD, Freelap Timing Systems, Ballistic Ball, Google products, Microsoft office products
• Experience working with volunteer interns in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusiveness
• Desire to pursue additional professional development

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted electronically. To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by June 22nd, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-̽����Ƶ Claire Website: . You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Contact Information:

Zac Ruch, Head Strength and Performance Coach; ruchzj@uwec.edu

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-̽����Ƶ Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  /human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

The City of ̽����Ƶ Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and ̽����Ƶ Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.