Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

This is an assistant strength and conditioning coach located in the Archbishop Moeller Athletics Department. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach will be responsible for the design and implementation of year-round, sport-specific training programs for several teams as assigned. This individual will also assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the implementation and supervision of sport-specific training programs for other teams as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in consulting with head coaches to determine team and individual strength, fitness, and conditioning needs.
• Design and implementation of sport-specific training programs for teams as determined by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Emphasis of programming on injury prevention and performance enhancement of student-athletes.
• Design and implementation of sport-specific speed and agility programs.
• Implement appropriate testing methods to assess fitness levels of athletes’ pre- and post- season.
• Demonstrate and monitor proper technique in a variety of exercises that will be utilized in the strength and conditioning program, including but not limited to, Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement skills, flexibility, and conditioning.
• Collaborate with the Moeller (Beacon) Athletic Training staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodate injured student-athletes to facilitate return to play.
• Support education of student-athletes on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery and other healthy living aspects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field strongly preferred. Applicants must hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification (e.g. NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, USAW). CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required and can be obtained on the job once hired.
• Candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach, lead and counsel high school (and potentially middle school) student-athletes.
• The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• The candidate will need a background check and Pupil Activity Permit as issued by the state of Ohio.
• Preferably the individual should have at least one prior strength and conditioning placement, internship or experience.