Strength and Conditioning Coach

High School Strength And Conditioning Coach

The Strength and Conditioning coach 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 life long fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises trainings sessions, evaluates athletes, and maintains athlete records. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on and coordinates with the athletic trainer regarding injured athlete rehabilitation programs. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will work in coordination with the Athletic Director to maintain the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 manner that reflects research-driven practices.
• Work in cooperation with the athletic trainer in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Work in coordination with the Athletic Director to design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standard Guidelines.
• Along with providing education on strength and conditioning, the strength and conditioning coach provides educational resources on nutrition and supplements.
• Develop system for tracking athlete attendance and progress in conjunction with sport coaches.
• With Athletic Director, annually conduct and review a department risk management plan.
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the expectations of the DBASD expectations for extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

• BS in Kinesiology or related field
• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by and independent accreditation agency – for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.
• Current standard first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• School certifications including Pennsylvania Child Abuse certification, Pennsylvania State Police Background check, FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• 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 skills.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor student athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. Job responsibilities include inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work will be expected. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Job Type: Contract Pay: $12,000.00 - $17,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Salary: $12,000 - $17,000 a year Employment Type: Contract Qualifications Work authorization (Required)