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Job Posting Title :

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Type :

Professional / Unclassified

Department :

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - NCAA Football (Lane Monte Kiffin (00317846))

Work Location :

0101 Football Operations 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 Football Strength & Conditioning Coach)leads the comprehensive performance program for LSU Football by overseeing all strength, conditioning, speed, mobility, recovery, and sports science initiatives. This roleengages in a multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing the physical, mental, and overall performance of elite student-athletes competing at the highest level of Division I athletics.

The position integrates cutting-edge performance technology, including GPS tracking, force plates, velocity-based training (VBT), athlete management systems (AMS), and wellness monitoring, with individualized training plans designed to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and support return-to-play progressions. The coach works collaboratively with sports medicine, team physicians, mental performance specialists, nutrition, football coaches, and performance chefs in a unified, athlete-centered model. The Director oversees the Football Operations Weight Room, manages staff, budgets, equipment, compliance, and program operations while fostering a high-performance, development-oriented culture aligned with LSU Athletics values.

50% Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive, year-round strength & conditioning program tailored to the physical demands of SEC football; Utilize sports-science technologies (GPS, force plates, AMS, VBT, HRV, wellness tracking) to inform decision-making, modify training loads, and present actionable insights to coaching and medical staff; Develop individualized and group-specific training plans addressing strength, power, speed, mobility, conditioning, recovery, and position-specific demands; Oversee safe and effective execution of workouts, ensuring proper technique, progression, and performance monitoring.

20% Partner closely with athletic trainers, team physicians, physical therapists, and mental performance specialists to design integrated return-to-play protocols; Participate in daily medical / performance team meetings to review athlete status, availability, and wellness monitoring outputs; Support holistic student-athlete development-including sleep, recovery, mental readiness, nutrition, and stress management, while maintaining compliance with NCAA rules.

20% Supervise and develop a team of Associate and Assistant Development Coaches through leadership, mentoring, evaluation, and ongoing professional development; Manage daily operations of the Football Operations Weight Room, including scheduling, inventory, maintenance, safety protocols, and equipment purchasing / installation; Oversee the unit's annual operating budget, long-term capital planning, and resource allocation; Ensure full compliance with NCAA policies, institutional expectations, and national strength & conditioning safety standards.

5% Communicate regularly with the Head Coach, coordinators, and position coaches to align training loads with team schedules, competitive cycles, practice intensity, and performance goals; Present performance metrics, readiness summaries, and developmental progress to football staff; Support game-day operations, including sideline organization, communication systems, and equipment handling, while contributing to overall program efficiency.

5% 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 is a sports science field with five years experience in a collegiate or professional strength and conditioning environment; Experience in performing and teaching weight lifting, running and rehabilitation exercises. CPR / AED certified; CSCS or CSCCa certification (NCAA approved Strength and Conditioning certification)

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in a sports science field; Experience in a strength and conditioning program at a Power 4 university and / or the NFL; USAW Level 1 Coach Certification

Special or Physical Qualifications :

Ability and willingness to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Some travel may be required.

Additional Job Description :

Special Instructions :

Head Coach

Posting Date : December 9, 2025

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

December 30, 2025

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.

HCM Contact Information :

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS : 17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.