Appleton Area School District
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Appleton West High School Job at Ap
Appleton Area School District, Appleton, WI, United States, 54914
Position Type:
Co-Curricular Coach/Advisor/Coach
Date Posted:
11/14/2024
Location:
West High School
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Appleton West High School
Supervisor: Activities Director
General Job Description: The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, mitigating 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, and maintains athlete records. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or licensed athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Peripheral Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
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.
Safety and Health Requirements
Equipment/Materials Handled
Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.
Work Environment
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work will be expected. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
For more information about this position, contact:
John Miller, Activities Director
Millerjohnf@aasd.k12.wi.us
Candidates who apply prior to the posting deadline will receive first consideration.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer -
Co-Curricular Coach/Advisor/Coach
Date Posted:
11/14/2024
Location:
West High School
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Appleton West High School
Supervisor: Activities Director
General Job Description: The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, mitigating 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, and maintains athlete records. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or licensed athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.
Essential Duties and 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.
- Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
- Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
- Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
- Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
- Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
- Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.
- Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricula and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.
Peripheral Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and assist curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to hourly allocations dedicated to strength and conditioning responsibilities.
Qualifications
- A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency-for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
- Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
- A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
- Experience and/or 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 effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
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.
Safety and Health Requirements
- Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
- Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
- Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Equipment/Materials Handled
Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.
Work Environment
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work will be expected. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
For more information about this position, contact:
John Miller, Activities Director
Millerjohnf@aasd.k12.wi.us
Candidates who apply prior to the posting deadline will receive first consideration.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer -