Temporary Sports Performance Coach (Spring Semester 2027)

Position Title:

Temporary Sports Performance Coach (Spring Semester 2027)

Compensation:

$5,000 Stipend for the Spring Semester 2027

Department:

Athletic Strength & Conditioning - Temp

Start Date:

12/04/2026

About 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.