Sports Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of prior training experience or high school instructing experience (preferred)
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Strong motivational abilities w/athletes & collaboration skills w/coaches/colleagues.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, coaches, colleagues, and the public; positive representation of WSC.

Duties:

• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.
• Test student-athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement.
• Design training strategies for injury prevention and improve sport specific performance.
• Maintain accurate strength and conditioning records.
• Instruct, educate, and supervises all athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques.
• Maintain consistent communication with other coaches

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Has strong working knowledge of student strength training and conditioning practices.
• Has strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Has the ability to serve as a mentor and/or disciplinarian when appropriate.
• Has the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, handle stressful situations, and keep tempers in check.
• Has the ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Has the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focuses on resolving conflict; listening to others without interruptions; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit and environment.
• Has the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instruction procedures manuals and regulations.
• Has the ability to write general reports and correspondence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Grade levels:

• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• After school
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NSCA - CSCS or CPT Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, IL 61571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person