Head Athletic Performance Coach - Strength & Conditioning
hace 10 días
Savannah
Job DescriptionDescription: The Head Athletic Performance Coach shall provide Christ-centered leadership in regards to student involvement and development. • Responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills., • Develop training plans based on scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, keeps accurate records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes during the school year as well as summer workouts., • Meets regularly with sport coaches to determine improvements that need to be made by the individual athletes., • If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Head Athletic Performance Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff., • Responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility., • Design and implements strength training and conditioning programs for all athletic programs at Savannah Christian by using research driven practices., • Work alongside the athletic training staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes., • Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches and sports medicine staff., • Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines., • Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress., • End of season analysis for each sports program., • Organize and operate the summer weight training program., • Conduct annual review of departmental risk management plans., • 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 curricular and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school’s Student Code of Conduct., • Work hand and hand with program directors in terms of professional development., • Continue to expand the athletic performance program in 5th-7th gradeRequirements: Qualifications: BS in Kinesiology or related field; a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency (NSCA, CSCS); 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 population; evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills. Additionally, the PE/S&C Teacher must: • Display a personal and professional behavior reflective of the characteristics of a Christ-follower, • Reflect excellence in curriculum content, planning, alignment, and delivery, • Demonstrate expertise in instructional practices, management, and assessments, • Establish an engaging learning environment and positive student relationships, • Contribute to collegiality, community, and school expectations, • Professing Christian with a Biblically sound faith experience that is clearly communicated.Holding a core belief in Biblical integration within a framework of academics, with the ability to implement and expand such a framework., • Possessing the ability to create, direct, and maintain a total program that provides continuity and training that prepares students for performances, competitions, etc., • 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., • Meet 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.