Club Head Coach - Weightlifting

Job Title: Club Head Coach - Weightlifting

Department: Athletics 

Position Reports to (Position Title): Senior Associate AD or Director of Sports

Performance

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Part-Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Coaching, teaching student athletes how to

perform weightlifting exercises, scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements, budget management

and fundraising. Approximately 70% of the Head Coach’s responsibility is dedicated to the

instruction of weightlifting or powerlifting in the weight room or through use of video and other

teaching techniques. Approximately 30% of the Head Coach’s responsibility is recruiting and

other administrative duties. Development of this Club weightlifting program will be expected to

be within the guidelines of USAW, USAPL, and Jacksonville University.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assistant Coaches/Interns for Weightlifting

Duties/Responsibilities

TEACHING/INSTRUCTING STUDENT-ATHLETES HOW TO DEVELOP

AND PERFORM IN THE SPORT OF WEIGHTLIFTING AND

POWERLIFTING– Responsible for:

• Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assess player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students

COACHING – Responsible for:

• All programming for student-athletes

SCHEDULING– Responsible for:

• Scheduling of all competition
• Working with Sports Performance on scheduling lifts around varsity sports’ lift schedule

FINANCIAL AID– Responsible for:

• Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
• Consistently updating team rosters

BUDGETS– Responsible for:

• Assisting in annual budget preparation
• Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
• Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate Channels

TRAVEL– Responsible for:

• Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL– Responsible for:

• Pre- and Post-season inventory
• Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
• Initiating process to order equipment/apparel

ACADEMICS– Responsible for:

• Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions

FUNDRAISING– Responsible for:

• Getting prior approval from Development officer prior to initiating a fund raising activity
• Devising new methods of fund raising
• Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
• Following guidelines established by Department and University for fund raising activities, as applicable

PAPERWORK – Responsible for:

• Completing all paperwork by established athletic department

RECRUITING– Responsible for:

• Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips
• Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and
• Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and continued education in the sports of weightlifting and powerlifting
• Ability to lead, guide and direct assistants or interns
  • Willingness to form relationships with constituents and Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education Requirement:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum Work Experience:
• Two years or some form of strength training and coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
• Proven recruiting and fundraising abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Certifications:
• Possess or working towards acquiring one of the following certifications:
  • Powerlifting: (USA Powerlifting-CC) Club Coach Certification
  • Weightlifting: USAW L1 Coach Certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodation arranged in advance
• Must be able to lift 45lbs or more

Work Conditions:

• Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.  

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, list of references, and a JU Application.