Assistant Cross Country Coach

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co‑educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N‑12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The Original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N‑8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need‑based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio‐economic backgrounds. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Start in September 2026. 10 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The Assistant Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports and student‑athletes, with three major goals: improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athletic records, and teaches strength and conditioning/exercise physiology classes. The Strength and Conditioning coach meets regularly with sports coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning coach will consult with the sports medicine staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and establishing policies, plans, and for the safe and professional operation of the facility. Responsibilities Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in‑season, off‑season, and pre‑season for all school‑sanctioned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research‑driven practices. Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sports coaches and sports medicine team, fostering an environment that demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural competency. Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program for student‑athletes and general fitness participants. Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sports coaches. Conduct an annual needs‑analysis for each sports team in conjunction with the sports coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season. Director of Sports Medicine Work in collaboration with the Athletic Director to complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchasing of new equipment, and staffing needs. Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school’s expectations for curricular and extra‑curricular activities. Other Duties Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes. Responsible for the overall appearance and functionality of the fitness areas. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. Preferred Qualifications BS in Kinesiology or related field. 3+ years of experience in coaching, strength, and conditioning, or equivalent combination of education and experience as a strength and conditioning coach. A current relevant profession, certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency—for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Experience working with TeamBuildr software. A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training, including the ability to use data and information effectively. Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations. Strong motivational abilities. The ability to interact and lead positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public. Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills. Physical Requirements/Demands Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athlete. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 100 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 100 lbs. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr