Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Winter (PM Session) Southview Middle School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 6.16

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Summary

The role of the Strength and Conditioning Coach is to provide leadership, supervision, and organization of a specific athletic activity, and to carry out the objectives of the total athletic program. This includes helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and an increased level of self-esteem.

Job Title: Strength and Conditioning Coach

Reports To:  Director of Athletics/Activities

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

**Coaching a sport during the season makes one ineligible for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid coaching license through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of the season.
• Strong knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, instruct, and supervise students athletes and a coaching staff. 
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proficient in organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions 

Year-round responsibilities

• Formulate objectives for the coming sport season as it would pertain to player personnel and assistant coaching responsibilities.
• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques by attending clinics and workshops, reading in his/her field and encouraging the assistant coaches to do the same.
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport, and changes which occur.
• Be active in professional organizations such as the state coaches association.
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment.

Seasonal Responsibilities

• Before season
• Assist Activities Director with proper registration of all athletes at the beginning of the season.
• Assist Activities Director in the collection necessary fees.
• Assist Activities Director in compiling eligibility lists and other reports.
• Be aware of and post an emergency phone and doctors list.
• Arrange for a systematic issuance of school equipment.
• Make sure all athletes have had physicals.
• Explain all regulations of the district.
• Clarify to athletes the letter award policy.
• Select and instruct team managers on proper care of equipment, facilities, and other duties assigned.
• Check arrangements for all bus trips with the Activities Director.

• During Season
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
• See that facility regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions and use accepted training and injury procedures.
• Conduct oneself and teams in an ethical manner during practice and in contests.
• Report outcome of contest to the media.
• Instruct players on rules and rule changes, and new ideas and techniques.
• Provide to the athletic director for file purposes, a copy of all general correspondence and bulletins to student athletes and parents.  This would include handbooks.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the school district regarding school bus regulations.
• Directly supervise or designate a supervisor of all dressing rooms and lock up all facilities at the close of each practice or contest.
• Accompany the varsity team to all interscholastic activities away and be the first in attendance at home events.
• Designate one or more of assistant coaches to be responsible for the junior varsity team.

• End of Season
• Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment and hold the athlete responsible for all equipment not returned.
• Arrange for cleaning, storing, and conducting an inventory of all equipment.
• Recommend those student athletes who have fulfilled requirements for athletic letters, certificates or special awards.
• Evaluate past season.
• Recommend additions and/or improvements for the care and maintenance of facilities.
• Recommend personnel changes to the Activities Director and principal.
• Submit recommendations for schedule for the next year.
• Select equipment and make recommendations for purchases of such to the Activities Director.
• Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and submit a copy to the Activities Director.

Other Functions 

• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, district staff, public agencies, community members, etc.) for implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.
• Work well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with district personnel and work well with others on jobs that require more than one person.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to District operations.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation 

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Date: June 14th, 2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.