Strength & Performance Assistant at Orthopaedic &… · Mankato

Part-Time Assistant Strength Coach | Performance Lab at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic Reports to: Director of Strength & Performance

About Us:

The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (OFC) is a physician-owned clinic dedicated to excellence in orthopedic care. As part of our commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and athletic performance, OFC has launched the Performance Lab — a state-of-the-art sports enhancement facility that bridges high-level strength training and rehabilitative care for athletes and active individuals.

About the Role:

The Part-Time Assistant Strength Coach supports the daily training operations of the Performance Lab. This position assists in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based strength and conditioning programming to athletes of all levels. Under the supervision of the Director of Strength & Performance, this role supports coaching, facility upkeep, and client management.

Responsibilities (Occupational Exposure):

• Assist in coaching warmups, lifts, movement drills, and conditioning sessions under supervision.
• Help monitor exercise technique and cue proper form and progression.
• Set up and clean up equipment before and after training sessions.
• Track attendance and basic performance metrics as directed.
• Maintain a safe and positive training environment for all participants.
• Uphold performance and safety standards, especially with youth and high school athletes.
• Adhere to all OFC safety protocols including those for cleaning, injury reporting, and facility operations.

General Responsibilities (Non-Occupational Exposure):

• Assist with facility organization, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and other staff.
• Collaborate with physical therapy and clinical staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Location & Commitments:

• Location: 1431 Premier Drive | Mankato, MN 56001
• Schedule: Variable weekday shifts, including early morning or evening hours
• Must reliably commute

Candidate Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s program in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Must hold (or be actively pursuing) a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification (e.g., NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa-SCCC, NASM-PES).
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Ability to physically demonstrate exercises and safely spot athletes.
• Must be able to alternately lift, carry, bend, squat, kneel, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage positively with student-athletes and staff.
• Commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and continued learning.

Equal Opportunity Statement This notification affirms the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic's policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment following all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Upon request, the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will provide entities with a copy of our current Equal Employment Opportunity policy, please email ofc-clinic.com or call (507) 386-6735.