Head Unified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools [SY 2025-2026]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

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About The Position

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/. Duties include safety of athletes, writing and supervising workouts for various events, presence at all meets and fundraising. Previous coaching/playing experience required.

Requirements

Previous experience in either high school, college or both is desirable.
Knowledge of strength and conditioning concepts, and ability to instruct players in all facets of sport.
Evidence of ability to get along with pupils, parents, colleagues and other citizens.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible to the athletic director and head coaches.
Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
Maintain accurate records of squad lists, injury reports, scores of games (report to athletic office and newspapers as requested), incident reports, physical examinations.
Be available during the school year to lend assistance in guidance and counseling to his/her team.
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies as appropriate.
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility of the area in which the assigned sport is played at all times that students are present.
Make regular checks of the safety of all equipment.
Enforce discipline and encourage sportsmanship like behavior at all times. These standards are those set down by the principal and head coach.
Responsible for enforcing the rules set forth by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Organize and post a daily schedule for the team and assistant coaches.
Performs all other duties as the principal may deem to be in the best interest of the sport, pupil and school.