Strength and Conditioning Coach (Fall 2026)

Watertown Public Schools • Watertown, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with three primary goals: 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 sports coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete 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 establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
• Solid working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and strength training techniques.
• Experience and 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 practical oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes.
• Ability to visually monitor athletes.
• Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

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 country's 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 sports coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program.
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricular and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.
• Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed