What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach position at Archbishop Moeller High School?
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Executive Summary
Archbishop Moeller is an all-male, Catholic high school (grades 9-12) located in Cincinnati, OH. Founded by the Marianist order of Priests and Brothers, Moeller is a Catholic high school in the Marianist tradition. Moeller strives to educate all students, regardless of ability, in Mind, Body, and Spirit within a Community of Brothers. Moeller is nationally recognized for their House System and continues to be a leader in the integration of technology, celebrating over 20 years as a one-to-one tablet school. Moeller offers a comprehensive, college preparatory curriculum which includes over 30 Advanced Placement/College Credit Plus courses, as well as courses in visual and performing arts, world language, business, and information technology.
Moeller is seeking a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our dynamic, dedicated, and collaborative staff.
Position Description
This is an assistant strength and conditioning coach is in the Archbishop Moeller athletics department. This coach will be responsible for the design and implementation of year-round, sport-specific training programs for several teams as assigned. This individual will also assist the head strength and conditioning coach in the implementation and supervision of sport-specific training programs for other teams as needed. The assistant strength and conditioning coach ideally will be able to effectively train large groups, motivate athletes, instill competitiveness and have the ability to collaborate and compromise. In addition, the individual will provide support, as needed, in the overall development and management of the O’Connor Strength Training Center. The individual should possess excellent leadership skills and have a strong desire to serve as a strength and conditioning coach, teacher and mentor. Integration with the institution will also include teaching and or supervision of strength classes as well as substitute teaching in other classes and monitoring of lunch sessions.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with head coaches to determine team and individual strength, fitness and conditioning needs.
- Design and implementation of sport-specific training programs for teams as determined by the head strength and conditioning coach. Emphasis of programming on injury prevention and performance enhancement of student-athletes.
- Design and implementation of sport-specific speed and agility programs.
- Implement appropriate testing methods to assess fitness levels of athletes’ pre- and post- season.
- Demonstrate and monitor proper technique in a variety of exercises that will be utilized in the strength and conditioning program, including but not limited to, Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement skills, flexibility and conditioning.
- Collaborate with the Moeller (Beacon) athletic training staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodate injured student-athletes to facilitate return to play.
- Support education of student-athletes on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery and other healthy living aspects
- Provide support in maintaining an environment in the weight room that is marked by the highest priority on safety, attention to detail, respect for all, commitment to improving, and teamwork.
- Help oversee the general maintenance of weight room to ensure it is both safe and impressive for current and prospective Moeller student-athletes.
- Available to work a flexible schedule involving early mornings, evenings and/or weekends as needed (*flexible around academic and class requirements)
- Research and remain current on developments/certifications in the strength and conditioning field.
- Assist with a number of department tasks that include but are not limited to laundry, chocolate milk storage and distribution, vending machine stocking and other vital operational tasks.
- Have a willingness to learn and improve as a strength and conditioning professional.
- Have a strong desire for institutional integration by way of teaching, substitute teaching, monitoring lunches and religious retreats
Supervisor: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field strongly preferred. Applicants must hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification (e.g. NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, USAW). CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required, and can be obtained on the job once hired. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach, lead and counsel high school (and potentially middle school) student-athletes. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills. The candidate will need a background check and pupil activity permit as issued by the state of Ohio. Preferably the individual should have at least one prior strength and conditioning placement, internship or experience.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This is a full time (benefits included) assistant position. Morning, evening, and weekend work may be asked (*ensuring balance). This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. With some extra responsibilities, additional compensation may be provided.