Job Description

Groton School is seeking a strength & conditioning coach to oversee strength and conditioning for all sports and all students involved in conditioning activity, revolving around three components: improving athletic performance, reducing injuries, and cultivating a life-long appreciation for health and fitness. Reporting to the director of sports medicine, the strength and conditioning coach will craft a training curriculum, assess athletes, educate coaches, and supervise conditioning class while collaborating with coaches to determine team needs.

The position is part-time (approximately 29 hours per week) for the duration of the academic year (10 months).

Responsibilities and Duties

The strength & conditioning coach will be expected to:

• Craft and implement strength training and conditioning programs pre-season, in-season, and off-season for school athletic programs
• Work with athletic training staff in the rehabilitation of injured athletes
• Collaborate with Athletic Department Staff, coaches, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and implement policies and guidelines for the strength and conditioning program in conjunction with NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
• Design methods for tracking attendance and progress in conditioning class
• Write student comments (evaluations) on conditioning class students
• Offer pre-season overview and post season review for each coach and program
• Conduct annual risk management review
• Assist in providing proposals for routine maintenance, equipment purchases, and staffing and facility needs
• Serve as a professional development resource for coaches
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
• An up-to-date professional certification (e.g., NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
• Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, AED certifications
• Excellent knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental skills and techniques to be used by athletes
• 1-3 years’ experience working with high school or college-age students
• Inclusive approach to teaching and educating
• Strong communications skills—speaking and writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide array of constituents (students, coaches, staff, faculty, health care providers)
• Desire and openness to develop and grow as a professional

Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to jobs@groton.org

Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Part time,

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