TITLE: Strength and Conditioning Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agencyfor example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning certification. Or related field experience.
- Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
- A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
- Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school population
- Strong motivational abilities.
- Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
- Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: Improve athletic performance, reduce athletic injuries, and teach lifelong fitness and movement skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and
pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that
reflects research-driven practices and our country's Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development
Model.
2. Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and
strengthening of injured athletes.
3. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength
and conditioning staff.
4. Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the
sport coaches.
5. Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and
the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
6. Annually conduct and review a departmental emergency / risk management plan.
7. Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance,
purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.
8. Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school’s expectations
for curricular and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school’s Student Code of Conduct.
9. Conduct an annual evaluation of departmental staff, including the design of professional
development activities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedule to be established. (See Board approved scheduling.)
Salary as established by the Board of Education.