Illinois Wesleyan University, a NCAA Division III institution, invites applications for the position of Assistant Sports Performance Coach - Practicum Student. This 10 month position includes a tuition waiver up to the cost of in-state tuition (IL, IN, WI, MO, IA, WI, MI) and stipend of $14,500 for the year. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; provide strength & conditioning performance coaching to assigned teams per the director of Sports Performance, collaborate with director, coaches and athletic trainers to provide performance enhancement, injury prevention and post rehab training, maintenance and upkeep of strength center and other daily tasks assigned by director of sports performance. Coaching Position will start August 1, 2025 with classes also starting in August for the graduate degree program.
Successful candidates will adhere to all rules of the CCIW, NCAA, IWU, and will fulfill the requirements and expectations of the Illinois State University graduate program. Candidates must be accepted and enroll in one of the following graduate degree sequences; Exercise Science, Psychology of Sport or Sport Management.
Please email cover letter, resume, and reference list to: Mindy McCluskey, Office Manager, mmcclusk@iwu.edu. Reference "Sports Performance" in the subject line.
The individual should have strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate level and must have or be willing to obtain C.S.C.S certification. Candidates must meet the requirement for admission into the Illinois State Graduate School (3.0 in last 60 hours and qualifying GRE score). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Final candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Illinois Wesleyan University is a highly selective national liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1500 students. Located in the Twin Cities of Bloomington-Normal, a culturally rich community of 135,000 approximately 2 hours south of Chicago, IWU enjoys a tradition of academic and athletic excellence. IWU has long been known for its outstanding faculty, distinctive liberal arts curriculum, the personal attention it gives students, and its beautiful and welcoming campus.
