What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength & Conditioning Coach position at Pacifica Christian High?
Pacifica Christian High School located at 1730 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica is looking for a Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing, implementing, and
overseeing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes across all varsity and junior-varsity sports. The coach works collaboratively with head coaches, athletic director, and school administration to develop physically prepared, injury-resilient athletes while fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, teamwork, and long-term athletic development. S&C coach is responsible furthering the mission of the Seawolves and Pacifica and should be willing to wholeheartedly support the athletic department's philosophy.
Preferred Characteristics
- Positive role model for student-athletes
- Strong knowledge of sports performance principles
- Ability to build relationships with coaches and students
- High energy, professionalism, and attention to detail
Program Design & Development
- Design sport-specific periodized training programs
- Develop off-season, in-season & pre-season plans
- Adapt programs for individual athlete needs
- Track athlete performance data and progress
Coaching & Instruction
- Teach proper lifting mechanics and technique
- Lead individual and group training sessions
- Incorporate and instruct speed, agility, mobility, flexibility, recovery, plyometric drills, and injury-prevention
- Monitor effort, form, and safety during sessions
- Monitor overtraining and fatigue indicators
- Monitor athlete progress and adjust programs as needed
Athlete Wellness
- Coordinate with athletic trainers and coaches on injuries
- Educate athletes on nutrition and recovery
- Implement return-to-play conditioning protocols
- Motivate and mentor student-athletes in goal setting, discipline, leadership, and teamwork.
- Foster positive sportsmanship and character development
- Support athletes of varying skill and experience levels
Facility & Admin
- Maintain weight room safety and cleanliness
- Manage equipment inventory and maintenance
- Assist with purchasing of equipment
- Maintain attendance records, workout logs, and performance data.
- Help enforce athletic department policies and procedures
Collaboration
- Work closely with coaches to align training with sport-specific goals
- Communicate regularly with athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, and parents when appropriate
- Assist with scheduling facility use and coordinating team training sessions
- Coordinate scheduling across multiple sports
Think of the role as part coach, part architect, part air-traffic controller for teenage energy!
Job Qualifications:
- Desire to engage with the Pacifica community
- Strong Christian faith
- Afternoon and evening availability
- Technically savvy - ability to use technology, social media and a variety of platforms for marketing, organization, and communication
- Knowledge of athletics and high school athletic programs
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a team - with athletic dept. admin, other coaches, teachers, parents, staff and students.
Employment requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License - must be over 21
- Current TB Test
- Live Scan DOJ Background Check
- DMV Safe Driving Record
- CPR/First Aid (we will provide training course)
- Safe Drivers Training (we will provide training course)
- Concussion Training (we will provide training course)
Salary : $15,000 - $25,000