Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Performance Coach

Position Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Assistant AD / Director of Athletic Performance/Olympic Sports as assigned in creating a championship strength and conditioning training environment and culture for men's and women's sports.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Performance/Olympic Sports with implementing sport-specific programs based on peer-reviewed, evidence-based protocols to enhance the fitness, strength, power, and speed indices of the intercollegiate athletes in the assigned sport(s).
• Assist the Director of Athletic Performance/Olympic Sports in implementing a motivational environment where athletes strive for consistent elite-level performances.
• Assist with the implementation of body-fat reduction/lean body mass enhancement strategies in accordance with sports medicine and dietetics staff.
• Work closely with sport coaches to monitor athlete performance readiness. Assist coaches in the recruiting process.
• Collaborate with Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, and Nutrition staff regarding rehabilitation and sport performance plans.
• Supervise, advise, and work with staff, graduate assistants, and undergraduate students who work with
• Enforce our standards, policies, and mission statement. Actively participate in weekly interdepartmental staff meetings.
• Maintain all records concerning the student-athlete's workouts.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Kinesiology or Exercise Science

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in kinesiology or exercise science with at least three years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education preferred.
• The following required certifications through one or both accredited strength and conditioning organizations must be maintained: the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), and/or the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Review of Applications Begins On

04/27/2026

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift weights and demonstrate exercises to student-athletes.

Website

WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.