Strength Coach – Spring

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The applicant will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Applicant holds the following: Coaching experience and hold one of the following certifications: CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or SCCC from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or USA Weightlifting (USAW) level 1 or Sports Performance Coach.
• Demonstrate high moral character and integrity as a proper role model for the students and the community.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, community members, coaches, and school officials.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and give direction to weightlifting student-athletes.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
• Demonstrate an understanding of weight training and cardiovascular equipment.
• Ability to create/modify an exercise program.
• Knowledge of the technical and fundamental aspects of the assigned weight training and conditioning.
• Commitment and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned weight training and conditioning.
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations established by the league, the school, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and the Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• To provide a workout program as requested for individual coaches for their teams in a timely manner. Oversee the different training programs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Weight Room to provide a safe environment.
• To instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• To maintain an attendance record of students using the Weight Room.
• Set and enforce the rules and regulations of the Weight Room.
• Maintain all equipment doing repairs and maintenance when possible and writing work orders when needed.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Department on the up-keep of the equipment and room.
• Consult with the trainer on rehabilitation training for injured student-athletes.
• Is responsible for enforcing the Code of Conduct governing students in his/her direct charge and for assuming authority, as warranted.
• Establishes good relationships with students, parents and staff members in order to build partnerships to support student growth.
• Is responsible for discharging school-related duties during their supervision of students.