Girls Summer Strength and Conditioning Coach
About The Position
The Colville School District is accepting applications for a Girls Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colville High School. The coach develops and oversees a comprehensive strength and conditioning program supporting all sports programs, with the goals of improving athletic performance, reducing injury risk, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. Extracurricular positions are for one year only. The coach designs and leads training across pre-season, in-season, and off-season periods; monitors athlete progress and records; coordinates with coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine personnel; and maintains program policies, facilities, equipment, and safety practices. The role also includes teaching assigned strength and conditioning classes or sessions, supporting district athletic programs, and participating in professional development. The selected candidate is hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable state and national fingerprint background reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field; Kinesiology is preferred.
- Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications on file.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and teaching experience in strength training and conditioning principles, techniques, and analysis.
- Experience and/or expertise developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for high school athletes.
- Strong motivational and leadership skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, and members of the public.
- Strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication abilities.
- Favorable state and national background check.
- Current documentation on file meeting Coaches Standards and Education Program requirements.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, sit, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently use hands and reach with arms; and meet the stated vision requirements.
- Eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Current professional certification from an independently accredited organization, such as the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification; preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology; preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement research-driven strength training and conditioning programs for student-athletes during pre-season, in-season, and off-season.
- Supervise training sessions and maintain a safe, positive, and productive environment.
- Evaluate athlete performance and progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, assessments, and outcomes.
- Meet regularly with coaches to identify and address student-athletes’ and athletic programs’ strength and conditioning needs.
- Build collaborative relationships among middle school, junior high, and high school coaches and athletic staff.
- Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine personnel, and coaches on rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and operating standards consistent with professional and industry standards.
- Maintain the strength and conditioning facility, equipment, and training areas in a safe, clean, professional condition.
- Conduct and annually review a departmental risk management plan and ensure compliance with district and safety requirements.
- Establish and reinforce athlete behavior expectations consistent with district policies, the Student Code of Conduct, and good sportsmanship.
- Carry required medical and emergency contact information and first aid supplies during program activities as appropriate.
- Represent Colville High School and the district professionally and promote district athletic and extracurricular programs through actions and communication.
- Teach strength and conditioning classes or training sessions as assigned.
- Participate in professional development to remain current with best practices in strength and conditioning and athlete development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
