Spring Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach- Pending

Spring Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach Job Description

Start Date: 3/10/25

Location: Chichester High School

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Schedule: PIAA Spring Sports Calendar of Events

Position Overview: The High School Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for designing and implementing strength conditioning and performance training programs for studentathletes. The role requires working closely with coaches athletes and school staff to ensure the safety performance improvement and overall fitness of athletes across various sports programs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Design and Implementation:
• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of athletes in various sports.
• Create ageappropriate and sportspecific training routines that focus on improving strength endurance agility flexibility and injury prevention.
• Monitor athlete progress and adjust programs as necessary to meet performance goals and address individual needs.
2. Supervision and Instruction:
• Lead group workouts and oneonone training sessions.
• Teach athletes proper lifting techniques warmups cooldowns and injury prevention exercises.
• Ensure safety by supervising all exercises and maintaining a safe training environment.
3. Collaboration with Coaches and Staff:
• Work closely with the athletic department coaches and medical staff to identify athletes needs and design programs that complement sportspecific skills and fitness requirements.
• Communicate regularly with coaches about athlete progress injury prevention and overall fitness levels.
4. Athlete Education:
• Educate athletes on nutrition recovery strategies mental toughness and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Provide guidance on proper techniques for resistance training cardiovascular exercises and flexibility routines.
5. Data Tracking and Reporting:
• Track and analyze athletes performance metrics such as strength speed agility and endurance.
• Prepare reports for coaches parents and administrators on athlete progress and areas for improvement.
6. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Support:
• Work with athletic trainers to identify potential injury risks and implement injury prevention strategies.
• Provide guidance on rehabilitation exercises for injured athletes as needed.
7. Maintain Equipment and Facilities:
• Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room and training facilities.
• Ensure that equipment is safe wellmaintained and available for student use.
8. Promote a Positive Training Environment:
• Foster a motivating and supportive atmosphere for all athletes encouraging teamwork discipline and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology Sports Science or related field.
• Certification in strength and conditioning such as the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or other relevant certifications.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Experience:

• Experience working as a strength and conditioning coach preferably with high school or collegiate athletes.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing strength training and conditioning programs.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology biomechanics and sports nutrition.
• Ability to assess athletes physical fitness levels and create individualized training programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with athletes coaches and staff.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple teams and programs.
• Ability to motivate and inspire athletes to reach their potential.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a positive encouraging and disciplined training environment.
• Strong work ethic attention to detail and commitment to the health and safety of athletes.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in strength and conditioning.
• Familiarity with sportspecific performance needs and the ability to tailor programs accordingly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate and actively participate in training exercises.
• Ability to lift heavy objects including weights and physically assist athletes as necessary.