Position Scope

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach assists in devising training plans according to sound scientific principles; supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. Under the direction of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, the assistant coach meets regularly with sports coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and sports medicine/athletic training staff. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures (with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach) for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the design and implement individual and team strength training and conditioning programs in season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices and long-term athletic fitness and development.

2. Work in cooperation with the sports medicine and athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of athletes.

3. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.

4. Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.

5. Assist in developing systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with sports coaches.

6. Work with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to conduct an annual needs analysis for each sports team in conjunction with the sports coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.

7. Assist in annually conducting and reviewing a departmental risk management plan.

8. Complete a budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.

9. Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the schools' expectations for curricular and extracurricular activities, as stated in the school’s Student Code of Conduct.

Peripheral Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes as needed.

2. Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to coordinate co-curricular novice level program exposure for grades 6-8 that serve as strength and conditioning introduction reflecting research-driven practices and long-term athletic/fitness development.

3. Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to supervise and coordinate strength and conditioning club, which serves as career exposure and offers students liaison opportunities to the profession.

4. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. BS in Kinesiology or related field

2. Current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency (e.g. NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification).

3. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.

4. A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.

5. Experience and or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.

6. Must know how to operate strength and conditioning equipment, automated external defibrillator, and sports medicine equipment.

7. Strong motivational abilities.

8. Evidence of ability to interact positively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public.

9. Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

10. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling and moving equipment/boxes (up to 50 pounds)