Strength & Conditioning Director

Northeast Volleyball Club•Norwalk, CT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) develops and implements training programs for NEVBC athletes, integrates S&C with existing programs, tracks athlete progress, manages S&C Trainers, and oversees S&C operations and communications. Much of the job is in-person (including all S&C training sessions), but administrative work (programming, staffing, etc) can be done remotely. The role includes a part-time base salary for programming, administration, and staffing, plus a competitive hourly rate for coaching training sessions and classes. Hours will fluctuate seasonally, with more activity from September to May and less from June to September.

Requirements

Must be certified through NASM, ASCM etc. - or actively working towards certification
Experience training athletes (particularly team training)
A high energy, motivating, enthusiastic disposition and coaching style
Ability to motivate and challenge young athletes at various levels and development stages
Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt to program changes when necessary
Effective and timely verbal and written communication skills
Ability to clearly communicate expectations and performance feedback to S&C trainers on staff
A team-first and “all hands on deck” approach
Flexibility to coach weeknights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience working with volleyball athletes is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop training programs tailored for Club team athletes at all levels and ages.
Create and implement a year-round periodized training schedule for trainers and athletes.
Coordinate with NEVBC Program Directors to align team lift schedules with practice times.
Create integrated S&C workout programs for NEVBC programs (Academy Teams, Launch Teams, Classes, & Summer Camps).
Provide occasional at-home workout and pre-hab/mobility content for athletes.
Hire and manage trainers for workouts and classes.
Communicate programming expectations, workout tempo, safety, and coaching feedback to trainers.
Test performance metrics (e.g., vertical jump, strength, speed/agility) 3 times per season.
Document and track improvements for athlete development and recruiting.
Communicate expectations, progress, and feedback to athletes, coaches, and directors.
Serve as the primary contact for athletes and parents regarding the S&C program.
Provide program reporting and tracking updates to NEVBC Director team.
Maintain and communicate Weight Room calendars for S&C programming.
Coordinate with the front desk to ensure correct scheduling in the facility calendar.
Manage S&C classes in the registration and payment system (League Apps).
Oversee registration, billing, and client communications with support from the Business Manager.
Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to promote S&C programs via email and social media.
Conduct post-program surveys and address feedback with Trainers and clients.
Collaborate with NAC owners and the facility manager to maintain the weight room.
Communicate equipment needs or upgrades and coordinate orders with the facility manager.
Attend coaching education sessions and participate in occasional NEVBC Directors Meetings.
Lead NEVBC S&C team workouts and class sessions.
Arrive 20 minutes early to set up equipment, write the workout on the whiteboard, and greet athletes.
Consistently communicate expectations for athletes and provide technical feedback during exercises.
Ensure a safe environment and proper use of equipment.