What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength & Conditioning Coach 24/25 SY position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
Job Description
Position Summary
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, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness to students. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates student-athletes, maintains necessary student-athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the student-athletes need to work on. If working with an injured student-athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facilities & equipment, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.
It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The head coach will report to the school Athletic Director and performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Principal based upon this job description.
This position can be paid via stipend for up to three seasons per year.
Education And Experience
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to weighted instruments and may occasionally need to move large athletic equipment. The employee may be expected to physically demonstrate techniques to students when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust foc
Position Summary
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, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness to students. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates student-athletes, maintains necessary student-athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the student-athletes need to work on. If working with an injured student-athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facilities & equipment, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.
It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The head coach will report to the school Athletic Director and performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Principal based upon this job description.
This position can be paid via stipend for up to three seasons per year.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
- At least three years of prior training experience or high school coaching experience is preferred.
- A relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency preferred.
- First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol.
- Evidence of ability to motivate and teach qualified student-athletes.
- Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
- Prioritize creating a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Design and implements strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
- Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program.
- Instruct and demonstrate skills and technique necessary for individual and team development.
- Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches.
- Develop systems for tracking student-athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
- Annually assess departmental needs in terms of equipment, protocols, procedures, etc., and shares assessment with school athletic director.
- Reinforce expectations for student-athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for extra-curricular activities.
- Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
- May be required to work with district athletic department to assist with strength and conditioning plan for K-8 level programs.
- Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Interacts thoughtfully and respectfully with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and administrators, and resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents the school, IPS, and IHSAA in interactions with students, parents, the community, staff and the media.
- Attends all required coaches meeting.
- Other duties as assigned by athletic director, principal, or district administration.
- Has strong working knowledge of student-athlete strength training and conditioning
- Has strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Has the ability to serve as a mentor and/or disciplinarian when appropriate.
- Has the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, handle stressful situations, and keep tempers in check.
- Has the ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Has the ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focuses on resolving conflict; listening to others without interruptions; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit and environment.
- Has the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures manuals and regulations.
- Has the ability to write general reports and correspondence.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to weighted instruments and may occasionally need to move large athletic equipment. The employee may be expected to physically demonstrate techniques to students when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust foc
