NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: Strength and Conditioning Coach (4 Seasonal positions- .25 FTE - 1 FTE)

Reports To: Director of Activities

Purpose of Position

To promote a fundamentally sound strength and conditioning program with an emphasis on physical fitness, ability and performance development to encourage a strong work ethic and positive attitude toward strength training and physical conditioning.

Qualifications: (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

• Minimum of three years combined experience either in a high school or intercollegiate strength and conditioning program.

• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of lifting.

• Experience and/or expertise in the area of strength and conditioning and fitness programming for diverse populations.

• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to motivate high school students.

Education

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Strength and Conditioning, Coaching, or Education.

Certification/Licensure

• Coaching Authorization issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners – or willingness to obtain within a reasonable period of time.

• Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Equipment

• Knowledge in the safe operation and maintenance of weight equipment and machines.

• Knowledge of the operation of multi-media equipment including current technology.

Supervision of Others

• Coaching staff working with students, staff and others in the facility

• Interns working with students, staff and others in the facility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Direct all facets of program, staff and facility operations related to the strength and conditioning program.

• Design and have final review of all exercise-related training programs; develop individual and team programs for pre-season, in-season, and off-season as well as for students not involved in athletics.

• Oversee the athletic performance and physical fitness operation ensuring compliance with school, conference and state rules and regulations.

• Coordinate and conduct orientation meetings for those who use the facility about proper training technique, nutrition, and dangers of banned substances.

• Oversee the selection, installation, and maintenance of performance equipment including cleaning and repair.

• Develop staff work, supervision schedules, assign duties and evaluate performance.

• Coordinate time schedules for the use of the facility by students, athletic teams, and staff.

• Work and communicate with coaches and staff about all aspects of programming and student and team use.

• Develop and submit the annual budget and ensure budgetary compliance through efficient and financial management; budget available funds for maintenance and improvement of facility.

• Perform other duties and special projects as it pertains to strength & conditioning and/or physical fitness promotion.

• Effectively and properly motivate students and athletes to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance.

• Keep updated on current strength and conditioning research and attend appropriate training.

• Communicate with students, parents, and the community on the value of strength and conditioning for all students.

• Communicate with and be the liaison between Community Education for program development, implementation, and scheduling and facility usage.

Physical Requirements

• Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire

• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

• Repetitious bending, lifting and hand movement.

• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working.

• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in a fitness center setting to include sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 pounds.

• Work hours are diverse in nature with time spent in the morning, afternoon, and evening

• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations

Terms of Employment

1. Performance evaluated per Board Policy
FLSA Status

Exempt (for NCSD employed certified staff)
Non-Exempt (for non-NCSD employed citizen coaches)