Title: High School/Middle School Strength & Conditioning Coach
Reports to: High School Athletic Director
Contract: 260-Day Position
Job Objective:
Develops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that promotes student health, safety, injury prevention, physical development, and athletic performance for students in grades 7-12.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor''s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Sports Performance, or related field preferred.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent nationally recognized certification preferred.
- Experience designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for adolescent athletes preferred.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
- Demonstrates knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, exercise physiology, movement mechanics, injury prevention, and athletic development.
- Demonstrates the ability to establish positive working relationships with students, coaches, athletic trainers, parents, administrators, and staff.
- Exhibits effective communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently.
- Available to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer programming.
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Meets mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.
- Demonstrates core computer competencies appropriate for the position.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and implements comprehensive strength and conditioning programs that promote student health, safety, and athletic performance.:
- Designs age-appropriate, sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for middle school and high school student-athletes.
- Develops year-round programming that supports off-season, pre-season, in-season, and post-season athletic development.
- Provides individualized modifications based on student needs, physical development, injury history, and athletic goals.
- Teaches proper lifting techniques, movement mechanics, flexibility, mobility, and recovery strategies.
- Promotes safe use of all fitness and weight room equipment.
- Implements evidence-based practices that improve athletic performance while reducing preventable injuries.
- Evaluates and adjusts training programs based on student progress and current best practices.
- Promotes student safety, wellness, and injury prevention.
- Ensures proper supervision of weight room activities before school, during the school day, after school, and during summer programming.
- Oversees all strength and conditioning activities.
- Collaborates with athletic trainers regarding injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation progressions, and return-to-play programming.
- Educates students on nutrition, hydration, sleep, recovery, flexibility, mobility, and healthy training habits.
- Promotes lifelong wellness, healthy decision-making, and physical fitness.
- Maintains high standards for safety and proper equipment use.
- Collaborates with coaches and athletic department personnel to support district athletic programs.
- Works closely with the Athletic Director to coordinate district-wide strength and conditioning programming.
- Collaborates with coaches to develop training plans that complement seasonal practice and competition schedules.
- Provides guidance and support to coaches regarding safe and effective training methods.
- Coordinates programming with middle school and high school athletic programs to promote continuity of athlete development.
- Assists with athletic department initiatives that support student-athlete success.
- Coordinates weight room operations and athletic performance resources.
- Assists with scheduling use of district weight room facilities.
- Works collaboratively with weight room supervisors to ensure adequate supervision during training sessions.
- Maintains a safe, organized, and efficient training environment.
- Monitors equipment condition and recommends maintenance, repair, or replacement as needed.
- Maintains inventories of equipment and training resources.
- Supports facility scheduling and logistics for athletic programming.
- Supports district goals through leadership and program development.
- Assists with implementing initiatives related to student wellness, safety, and athletic performance.
- Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements based on current research and best practices.
- Maintains training schedules, participation records, and program documentation.
- Promotes equitable access to quality strength and conditioning opportunities for all student-athletes.
- Supports a positive culture emphasizing discipline, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Exemplifies professionalism and fosters positive relationships.
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Serves as a positive role model for sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding student and personnel information.
- Enforces district policies, procedures, and safety expectations.
- Maintains a professional appearance and appropriate work attire.
- Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality.
- Performs all assigned duties in a manner that promotes a positive work and learning environment.
- Maintains effective communication.
- Communicates effectively with administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, students, parents, and staff.
- Participates in athletic department meetings and professional collaboration.
- Maintains accurate records and submits required reports in a timely manner.
- Responds promptly to communications and provides appropriate updates regarding programming and student progress.
- Uses effective listening and problem-solving skills to address concerns collaboratively.
- Pursues professional growth.
- Maintains required certifications and professional credentials.
- Participates in continuing education related to strength and conditioning, sports performance, injury prevention, and student wellness.
- Remains current on industry standards, research, and best practices.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
- Takes precautions to ensure safety.
- Maintains a safe environment for all participants.
- Complies with district emergency procedures and crisis response protocols.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to unsafe conditions.
- Complies with district procedures and federal/state laws regarding student safety, discrimination, harassment, and suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Maintains current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned.
- Assists with special events and athletic department initiatives.
- Supports district and athletic department goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or district administration.
Working Conditions:
Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with all district safety regulations while performing duties that include:
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and demonstrating physical exercises.
- Lifting, carrying, moving, and organizing athletic equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Exposure to noise, moving mechanical equipment, and fitness equipment.
- Supervising large groups of students before, during, and after school.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens consistent with athletic activities.
- Operating district vehicles or traveling between district facilities as required.
Performance Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Hudson City School District. The Hudson City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student needs, staffing, funding, program changes, and district priorities.
Salary: $50,000, commensurate with experience
Deadline for Applications: 08/07/2026 or until filled
Summit ESC and the Hudson City School District are Equal Opportunity Employers