Strength and Conditioning Coach/Weight Room Coordinator

Responsibilities and Duties:

1) Programming and Coordination:

• Develop and implement comprehensive weight room programming/strength and agility for ALL student-athletes.
• Coordinate with in-season sports coaches to establish lifting schedules that align with team training plans.
• Work with coaches to develop and finalize off-season strength and conditioning plans for athletes.
• Provide equitable sessions for both Boys and Girls to utilize the weightroom.
• Seek out opportunities to expand lifting options to younger North Linn students as a way to introduce safe lifting procedures.
• Coordinate in partnership with school P.E. teacher to facilitate weight room goals and expectations to synchronize lifting plans and programming.
• Programming comparison with P.E. teacher does not have to be the same but should not detract from the goals of one another

2) Athlete Supervision and Coaching:

• Actively coach and supervise athletes in the weight room during sessions.
• Ensure proper technique, safety, and effectiveness of strength training exercises.
• Foster a positive and disciplined weight room culture.

3) Facility Accessibility:

• Open the weight room a minimum of four (4) times per week for student-athlete use.
• Sessions should be no shorter than 90 minutes in length and be offered at a variety of before and after school opportunities.
• Session times can be “flexed” at coordinator’s discretion to allow maximum opportunities in the weight room.
• Example: Eight 45-minute sessions per week with four in the AM and four in the PM
• Sessions can be verified with compiled calendars submitted to the AD and posted for student use
• Provide guided, structured lifting sessions for athletes with active coaching to ensure consistency, engagement, and safety.

4) Substitution and Coverage:

• Arrange for in-season sports coaches to substitute when the Weight Room Coordinator is unable to meet scheduled obligations if necessary. 
• Only when substitution options have been exhausted will weight room sessions be canceled.
• Communicate schedule adjustments and substitutions in advance to ensure consistent access for athletes.
• Communication takes place through email or communication app.

Expectations:

• Maintain a safe and organized weight room environment.
• Hold cleanliness standards encouraging student athletes to pick up after themselves and return equipment properly.
• Collaborate with the athletic department and coaching staff to support overall strength and conditioning goals.
• Serve as a resource for athletes and coaches regarding proper lifting techniques, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
• Adhere to all North Linn School District policies and guidelines regarding athletic training and supervision.