Extra Duty Strength and Conditioning Trainer High School

Strength and Conditioning Trainer

The Strength and Conditioning Trainer 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 Trainer 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 Trainer 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 Trainer will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Trainer 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 trainers and athletes
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA 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.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
• Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance and purchase of new equipment
• 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.
• Complete all district's yearly safe schools videos /MSHSAA (1st Aid AED, CPR,Concussion) training

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1. Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, grasping, talking,
2. Normal attention with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less as well as 20 feet or more, and ability to adjust eye to bring object into sharp focus, ID and distinguish colors, and have a field of vision that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on point, all required.
3. Light to moderate physical demand with regular lifting of very light to light (1 to 25 ) items by hand and occasional lifting of average to heavy (25 to over 60 lbs.) items by hand or with mechanical assistance.
4. Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes.

Safety and Health Requirements

Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions. Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines

Equipment/Materials Handled Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.

Work Environment Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work will be expected. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Position Qualification Requirements

1. BS in Kinesiology or related field.
2. A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agencyfor 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