Weight Training Coach (Adult Programs)

Position: Weight Training Coach (Adult Programs)

Department: McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (Ice Arena Weight Room)

Posting Date: September 30, 2026

Start Date: Flexible, Winter 2026/2027

Availability Needed: 1 to 2 days per week (during the winter months)

Shift Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Lunch hours)

Duration: Winter Season

Employment Type: Part-time / Seasonal

Compensation: Competitive / Hourly

Position Overview:

Our MRAP Department is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable, and community-minded Weight Training Coach to lead adult fitness instruction. In this role, you will empower participants of all fitness levels to build strength, learn proper technique, and safely achieve their personal wellness goals. If you have a passion for athletics, coaching, and fostering health and wellness within our local community, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Coaching: Design and lead safe, effective weight training sessions tailored to adult participants, ranging from beginners to experienced lifters.
• Technique & Safety: Demonstrate proper lifting forms, spot participants as needed, and enforce weight room safety rules and equipment etiquette.
• Community Engagement: Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages active participation and builds rapport with community members.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform routine checks on weight room equipment to ensure it is clean, well-maintained, and operating safely; report any damaged machinery promptly.
• Administrative & Emergency Readiness: Maintain attendance logs, communicate program schedules or updates to participants, and respond effectively to minor injuries or emergency situations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certification: Certified Personal Trainer or Strength & Conditioning Specialist (e.g., NASM, ACE, CSCS, USA Weightlifting) OR willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Background in athletics, competitive sports, strength coaching, or group fitness instruction required.
• Safety Credentials: CPR/AED and First Aid certification (training will be provided by the District upon hire).
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills with a friendly, patient, and approachable coaching style.
• Screening: Must successfully pass a background check prior to employment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Ability to demonstrate weight training exercises, lift/move weight plates and dumbbells up to 45+ lbs, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Position involves working indoors at municipal recreation facilities or school district fitness centers.

How to Apply:

Submit an application and brief summary of your coaching/athletic background to the McFarland School District

Hiring Authority:

Stu Schaefer, Director of Community Services and Programming

McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP)

6204 Farwell St. McFarland, WI 53558

Phone: 608-838-3168, option 3

Email: schaefs@mcfsd.org

TITLE IX COMPLIANCE:

McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), English language proficiency, age, military status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in its education programs or in employment. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MCFARLAND or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Health,