Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all students and staff and for all athletes, with the four major goals of improving overall wellness, athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills to all students and staff that choose to use the wellness center after school hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all students and staff and male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA/CSCS Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• A current relevant or working towards a professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency— for example, the NSCA/CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) or a Physical Education degree.
• 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 populations.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.