Strength and Conditioning Coach

HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: High School Strength and Conditioning CoachSUPERVISES: Programs and personnel to be determined by the Principal, Athletic Director, and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Administration and OperationsJOB GOAL: 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 lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach 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 Coach 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 Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach 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.QUALIFICATIONS:* Possess valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate.* Current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSRS) certification.* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable.* Provide your own or have access to appropriate transportation to meet job requirements.REPORTS TO: School Principal and Athletic DirectorSALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:* 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.* 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.* Implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.* Maintain 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.* Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricular and extracurricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.* Instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed* Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.* Operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment, as needed.* Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* Current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSRS) certification.* 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.* Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.* Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.* Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk, stand, and travel from building to other sites. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.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. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.