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Job Posting Title:

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Men's Basketball

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - HW - WR - North Stadium Weight Room (Melissa Moore Seal (00010029))

   

Work Location:

North Stadium Dormitory & Offices Building

   

Pay Grade:

Athletic Coach

   

Job Description:

The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters. Forever LSU.

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for design and implementation of Men's Basketball strength, speed, and conditioning programs.  Primary sport responsibility is Men's Basketball and requires involvement with practices and competitions, including travel to away competitions. 

75% Design and implement athletic development programs for Men's Basketball, including but not limited to teaching and motivating student-athletes during all strength training, speed and conditioning activities. Collaborate with medical staff and other support staff to provide safe and appropriate programming. Assist with the collection and interpretation of all testing data consisting of weight room, speed and GPS data.

10% Coordinate athletic development activities associated with practice and competition both home and away.

10% Aid the Director of Strength and Conditioning Coach in the planning and organization of training for other sports as needed.

5% Assist with and participate in Strength & Conditioning Department activities such as staff meetings, continuing education opportunities, mentorships, and policy trainings; Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with three years experience in a collegiate or professional strength and conditioning environment, performing and teaching weight lifting, running and rehabilitation exercises; Strength and Conditioning certified; CPR/AED certified

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree; Three years experience in a strength and conditioning program at a Power 4 university; NSCA (CSCS cert) or CSCCa (SCCC or MSCC certs)

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Ability to work extended days and weekends.  Travel is required. Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University PS-67.  Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address

   

Posting Date:

May 8, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 22, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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