Strength And Conditioning Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Fortis Academy
Eden Prairie, Minnesota

About The Fortis Academy

The Fortis Academy is a sports performance and athlete development organization committed to helping athletes grow physically, mentally, and personally.

We work with athletes ranging from youth and developing competitors to high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Our approach goes beyond simply making athletes stronger. We aim to develop better movers, better competitors, and stronger people through high-quality coaching, intentional relationships, and a culture built around excellence, leadership, and character.

We are looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coach who is passionate about coaching athletes, developing relationships, and becoming an integral part of the Fortis team.

Position Overview

The Strength & Conditioning Coach will be responsible for coaching athletes in individual, small-group, team, and camp settings at The Fortis Academy.

The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of strength and conditioning principles with the ability to communicate, motivate, teach, and build meaningful relationships with athletes.

This position requires someone who is comfortable working with athletes of different ages and ability levels and understands that great coaching involves much more than writing workouts. We are looking for a coach who takes ownership of athlete development, pays attention to detail, brings energy to the training environment, and continually seeks to improve as a professional.

Primary Responsibilities

The Strength & Conditioning Coach will:

Coach strength, speed, power, agility, mobility, and conditioning sessions for youth, high school, collegiate, and adult athletes.

Lead individual, small-group, team, and camp training sessions.

Teach proper exercise technique and movement mechanics while maintaining a safe training environment.

Modify exercises and training sessions according to an athlete's age, training experience, injury history, movement ability, and performance goals.

Assist in the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs.

Conduct athlete assessments and use assessment information to guide training decisions.

Monitor athlete progress and communicate recommendations to athletes, parents, coaches, and other Fortis staff when appropriate.

Create an energetic, disciplined, positive, and encouraging training environment.

Develop strong professional relationships with athletes and families.

Help athletes develop consistency, work ethic, confidence, leadership, and personal responsibility.

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the training facility and equipment.

Assist with camps, combines, testing events, team training, and other Fortis programs.

Collaborate with other Fortis coaches to continually improve programming and the athlete experience.

Participate in staff development, education, meetings, and continuing professional development.

Represent The Fortis Academy professionally within the facility and throughout the broader athletic community.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Loves coaching. You enjoy being on the floor, teaching athletes, correcting movements, encouraging them, and helping them improve.

Connects with athletes. You can relate to a 10-year-old athlete while also earning the respect of a college or professional athlete.

Understands training. You have a strong foundation in strength training, speed development, movement quality, athletic performance, and injury-risk reduction.

Pays attention to detail. You notice technique, effort, body language, and the small things that influence an athlete's development.

Brings energy. You understand that the coach helps establish the environment and culture of every training session.

Is coachable. You want feedback and are continually looking for ways to become a better coach.

Takes ownership. You don't wait to be told every task that needs to be completed.

Works well on a team. You value collaboration and recognize that developing athletes is a shared responsibility.

Values character. You recognize the influence coaches have on young people and take that responsibility seriously.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, Physical Education, or a related field, or equivalent relevant coaching experience

Strong understanding of foundational strength and conditioning principles

Experience coaching or working with athletes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively coach both individuals and groups

Reliable, organized, professional, and punctual

Ability to work afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends depending on programming needs

Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification

Preferred

CSCS, SCCC, NASM-PES, USAW, or another recognized strength and conditioning certification

Experience working in a private sports performance facility

Experience coaching youth and high school athletes

Experience with speed and agility development

Experience designing individualized training programs

Experience with hockey, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, football, or other field/court/ice sports

Corrective exercise, mobility, rehabilitation, or return-to-performance experience

Collegiate or professional athletic experience is a plus but is not required

Coaching Expectations

Fortis coaches are expected to do more than supervise workouts.

Our coaches should be actively engaged with athletes throughout every session—teaching, correcting, encouraging, challenging, and building relationships.

We expect coaches to understand the why behind the training and be able to communicate it in a way athletes can understand.

We also expect coaches to recognize that every interaction with a young athlete is an opportunity to positively influence that athlete's development.

Fortis Coaching Philosophy

At Fortis, performance matters—but the person matters more.

We believe great sports performance coaching develops qualities that extend beyond athletics: discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership, responsibility, humility, and the willingness to pursue excellence.

Our goal is to create an environment where athletes are challenged to become stronger competitors while also becoming stronger people.

Work Environment

This is an active coaching position that requires extended periods of standing, demonstrating exercises, moving equipment, and working throughout a sports performance facility.

Hours may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends depending upon seasonal training schedules, team contracts, camps, and athlete programming.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based upon experience, education, certifications, coaching ability, and the responsibilities associated with the position.

Opportunities for expanded responsibilities and professional growth are available as The Fortis Academy continues to grow.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

Resume

Brief introduction explaining why you are interested in coaching at The Fortis Academy

Relevant coaching, athletic, or strength and conditioning experience

Certifications and educational background

We are especially interested in candidates who see coaching as more than a job and want to become part of an organization committed to developing athletes and positively influencing young people.