Summer Weight Coach - North Medford High School

JOB TITLE:Weight Coach

CLASSIFICATION: Extra Comp

SUPERVISOR:Building Principal

CONTRACT: Fall Winter Spring and/or Summer AthleticSeasons

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Weight Coach will direct programs which will instruct student/athlete in the fundamental skills strategy safety procedures and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual success. At the same time the student/athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of pride of accomplishment selfdiscipline and selfconfidence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Weight Coach is responsible to the building principal and works cooperatively with the building Activities Director and other coaches in the building.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establishes times the weight room shall be open outside the normal class day and assures supervision.
2. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities.
3. Provides training rules and other unique regulations which pertain to weight lifting strength development flexibility and overall physical conditioning.
4. Instruct the student/athlete in the proper safety techniques required for weight training.
5. Secures all doors lights and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
6. Instills in each participant a respect for the care and proper use of equipment and school property.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

1. Of anatomy and physiology of exercise.
2. Of fundamentals and techniques of weight lifting.
3. Of safety factors involved.
4. Of various strengthconditioning programs.

Skills:

1. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively.
2. Must be able to demonstrate proper technique.
3. Must have the ability to organize supervise andevaluate the total weight program.

Attitudes:

1. Must be positive.
2. Should be enthusiastic.
3. Should possess a willingness to cooperate and to adjust to various situations.

Experience:

1. Previous coaching experience preferred.
2. Previous teaching experience preferred.

Education:

1. Valid Oregon teacher certification is preferred.
2. College training in coaching desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activity

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Continuously

Climbing

x

Stooping

x

Kneeling

x

Reaching

x

Standing

x

Sitting

x

Walking

x

Pushing

x

Pulling

x

Sweeping

x

Talking

x

Seeing

x

Hearing

x

Driving: Yes No x Comments:

Lifting Requirements:

Light (20 pounds maximum)

Medium (50 pounds maximum)

Heavy (100 pounds maximum)

Other Conditions: Must be able to lift more than 100 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

x

Mainly indoors

Both inside and outside

Mainly outside

Personal Protection Equipment/Training

1. Must possess a current First Aid card within one month of hire.
2. Blood borne pathogen training.
3. Blood spill training.
4. Preemployment fingerprints and illegal drug testing.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such it is not necessarily all inclusive and the position may require other essential and/or nonessential functions tasks duties or responsibilities not listed herein.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with Federal and State legislation including Title IX title VIII ORS 659.150 does not discriminate on the basis of race sex religion age national origin disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.