Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Performance, the sport performance coach will develop and implement comprehensive sport performance programs for assigned teams. Responsibilities include team coverage, program development and implementation of additional teams as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· SCCC or CSCS certification

· First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

· Human relations and interpersonal communications skills are necessary to effectively express all ideas and policies to athletes and personnel.

· Ability to work non-traditional hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on training, practice, competition and recruiting schedules.

· Former student-athlete or past athletic experience (Preferred)

· Previous strength and conditioning experience with a variety of collegiate sport teams (Preferred)

· Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA

· Ability to work non-traditional hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on training, practice, competition and recruiting schedules.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Job Duties:

• 70% - Coach will develop and implement comprehensive sport performance programs for assigned teams. Explain and demonstrate training principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet in achieving proficiency in sport performance activities. Responsibilities include team coverage, program development and implementation of additional teams as required.
• 20% - Communicate with assigned sport team coaches regarding sport performance training goals.
• 10% - Partner with the sports medicine staff in the rehabilitation, strengthening and support of injured. Collaborate with other departments as needed for student-athlete specific program needs.