Fall Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Title:

Fall Strength and Conditioning Coach

FLSA Status:

Salary

Reports to:

Athletic Director

Classification:

Fall

Supervises:

N/A

Term:

1 semester

Compensation Range:

TBD

Site:

Vista

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence Casa Grande Union High School District shares thiscommitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels regardless of their background. To scale our current impact Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles supervises training sessions evaluates athletes maintains athlete records and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and for establishing policies plans and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Kinesiology or related field.
• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agencyfor example the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Current standard first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes colleagues and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season off-season and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices and our countrys Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches sports medicine and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with theNSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the teams athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
• Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance purchase of new equipment and staffing needs.
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the schools expectations for curricula and extra-curricular activities as stated in the schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Conduct an annual evaluation of departmental staff including the design of professional development activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include decisions related to selection performance appraisal discipline and salaryrecommendations.
• Build strong and empowered teams by providing direction delegation counsel mentoring and expertise to individual team leads while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.
• Promote and encourage the development training and promotion of staff members to assure the perpetuation of a professional and competent workforce.

(These essential functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current standard first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Knowledge of currentNSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Must know how to operate strength training equipment automated external defibrillator (AED) and sports aid equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Theemployee must use hands arms and fingers to input data handle feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job the employee mayoccasionally push or lift up to 20 lbs such as boxes supplies etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such asto read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise temperature and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work will be expected. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

LOCATION:

VGHS

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel may be required for site visits meetings trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Updated: 03/2022