About this role
High School Strength and Conditioning Coach – Part time stipend Supervisor: Athletic Director General Job Description: The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility. The Strength and Conditioning coach will design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program with the aid of the full time Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines. Payment to be split into three seasonal payments. Qualifications 1. BS in Kinesiology or related field. 2. A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency— for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification. 3. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications. 4. A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training. 5. Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations. 6. Strong motivational abilities. 7. Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public. 8. Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.