Location: Cumberland Valley High School #LI-JB1
JOB SUMMARY:
The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and condition program for all sports, with three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. Devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, and maintains athlete records. Must observe and comply with such rules, regulations and polices as may be determined by OSS Health and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
Qualifications:
- Current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation (NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS)
- Clearances as required by PA CPSL, Act 34, and Act 15 and any others requested by OSS Health, a school or organization.
- Current certification in basic life support (BLS) required, or the ability to obtain before working independently with students or patients.
- Must be able to prioritize work and be self-directed.
- Must be able to communicate professionally in all settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research driven practices.
- Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA.
- Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
- Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and athletic training staff.
- Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
- Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance and purchase of new equipment.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct reports.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, vendors, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate physical effort when working in patient care environment consisting of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping. Moderate sitting and keyboarding along with fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move at least 40 to 50 lbs. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Climate controlled environment and periods of being outside.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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Required
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Clearances as required by PA CPSL, Act 34, and Act 15 and any others requested by OSS Health, a school or organization.
Preferred
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Current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation (NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS)
Required
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Bachelors or better in Exercise Science or related field
Preferred