Upper School Athletics Strength and Conditioning Coach at Greenhills School

Description

 The Athletic Department has an opening for a qualified strength and conditioning coach. Greenhills School is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. We want a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us as student centered coaches and role models who employ effective instructional methods, work collaboratively with coaches to optimize student-athlete growth, and seek and respond to student feedback. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming inclusive community. Greenhills seeks a candidate that embraces the challenge of preparing student-athletes to succeed at a highly competitive level. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide off-season and in-season strength and conditioning training for groups of students-athletes. Training sessions primarily take place immediately after school, 3:15pm - 4:30pm, though additional training may be coordinated with the Director of Athletics.
• Effectively design programs based on student-athlete needs, goals and professional guidelines.
• Collaborate with sport-specific head coaches on the needs of student-athletes.
• Practice thorough teaching principles and provide appropriate safety information to aid in the prevention of injuries.
• Provides proper instruction and motivation for participants at all levels of skill and fitness levels.
• Comply and meet all Greenhills procedures and policies as outlined in the MHSAA and Greenhills coaches handbooks.
• Knows and enforces facility rules.
• Teaches and performs weight room etiquette including: wiping down equipment after usage, re-racking weights, sharing of equipment, not sitting on machines between sets, etc.
• Promote a positive attitude and academic achievement
• Support and encourage multiple sport participation for students
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships

Requirements

 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum one-year experience teaching and proficient in multiple fitness disciplines such as HIIT, strength training, aerobics, cardio, small group personal training, or a variety of fitness classes including kickboxing, stability balls, stretch bands, core balls and low-impact conditioning. Some instructional experience must be at the intermediate level and be sufficient to teach fitness to student-athletes of all skill levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field, preferred.
• CSCS certification is highly preferred. 
• Current First Aid and CPR certification will be required.
• Concussion Education and Athlete Safety course will be required
• Strong enthusiasm for the fitness lifestyle and familiar with fitness trends
• Ability to work and communicate with all ages

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work is conducted primarily in an athletic environment/gymnasiums, fitness centers and outdoor athletic venues
• Use fitness and athletic equipment 
• Physical agility to frequently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, stand, walk, and reach overhead. 
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs
• Work in and exposed to outdoor weather elements
• Greenhills School property is a tobacco-free environment.