Coordinator of High Performance

The Westminster Schools•Atlanta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coordinator of Sports Performance plays a vital role in executing an elite, high-performance program anchored in sound science, exceptional coaching, and holistic health principles. Serving student-athletes across Middle and Upper School levels, this position is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive sports performance programming—including movement preparation, multidirectional speed, strength and power development, and conditioning. Working collaboratively under the direction of the Head of High Performance and alongside sports medicine personnel, sport coaches, and academic partners, the Assistant Coordinator leverages weight room metric collection and player-tracking technology (wearable GPS/LPS/accelerometry) to inform training loads, enhance readiness, and mitigate injury risk. Furthermore, this role is dedicated to developing student leadership in sports science, managing facility maintenance, and contributing to team members' professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field required
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist via NSCA)
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
5+ years of experience coaching sports performance / strength & conditioning at the scholastic, collegiate, or elite private sector levels.
Demonstrated experience working with player tracking technology (e.g., Catapult, PlayerData, GPS/LPS) and weight room sports science technology.
Ability to demonstrate technical athletic movements, lift/move training equipment, and stand or actively move on facility floors for extended periods.
High energy, positive communication, and ability to inspire and build meaningful relationships with student-athletes.
Strong technical fluency in data management, motion analysis, and performance software.
Excellent organizational skills and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming training environment.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and coaches athletic development programs encompassing dynamic warm-ups, movement preparation, multidirectional speed/agility, strength & power development, and targeted conditioning protocols.
Ensures all programming reflects Westminster High Performance principles—Sound Science, Exceptional Coaching, and Holistic Health (Mind, Body, Spirit).
Executes safe, energetic, and motivating training sessions tailored to team-specific and individual athlete needs across multiple Middle and Upper School sports teams.
Maintains rigorous standards of exercise safety, technique execution, and movement quality in accordance with institutional risk management and emergency action protocols.
Manages daily operations for weight room metric tracking (velocity-based training, force plates, etc.) and wearable GPS/LPS player-tracking systems to monitor external workload, movement demands, accelerations, and speeds.
Analyzes workload and tracking metrics to assist coaches in optimizing practice structures, adjusting training volumes, managing athlete readiness, and safely progressing return-to-play protocols.
Adheres strictly to institutional data privacy guidelines and consent frameworks regarding the use and sharing of student-athlete performance data.
Develops educational offerings and hands-on opportunities for students interested in sports performance and sports science.
Collaborates with academic strategists, counselors, and athletic trainers to support student-athletes in managing physical, mental, and academic demands (e.g., balancing executive functioning and athletic training).
Oversees the daily operations, cleanliness, equipment upkeep, and safety standards for the 4,800 sq. ft. Sports Performance Center and surrounding training spaces.
Maintains proper care, charging, calibration, and sanitization of wearable sensors and data hubs.
Assists in training, mentoring, and educating intern coaches, assistant staff, and student assistants in programming philosophy, coaching techniques, and sports science tools.
Participates in internal coaching, professional development, peer-learning opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Athletics Department.