What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator position at Piedmont Public Schools?
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or Related Field Required (Master’s Degree Preferred), CSCS Certification Required, CPR/ First Aid Certification, Athletic Care & Prevention Certification
Reports to: Director of Athletics & Activities
Performance Responsibilities:
- Consults with the Director of Athletics & Activities, head coaches, and principal to develop strength and conditioning programs for students
- Instruct Health and Wellness Courses as needed
- Coordinates Strength and Conditioning Program with off season and in season athletes
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
- Assigns managers and duties
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
- Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport
- Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition
- Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up
- Promptly notifies the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents
- Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork
- Supervises the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc. and ensure that it is properly locked when not in use. Returns all equipment at the end of the season in storage-ready condition
- Recommends purchase of equipment & supplies for the weight facility
- Coordinates off season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches
- Complies with all federal, state, and local laws, and board policies and procedures
- Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions
- Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program
- Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign
Terms of Employment: Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars
Evaluation: Evaluation by Director of Athletics & Activities in accordance with BOE Policy
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, run, jump, twist, bend, kneel, crawl, squat frequently and for extended periods
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather