Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chaminade College Preparatory is seeking a full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach. The position is exempt and will work 12 months per year. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing injuries, and teaching lifetime fitness and movement skills courses. The strength and conditioning coach devises training plans based on scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains training records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes. The strength and conditioning coach will regularly meet with coaches to determine the athletes developmental needs. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the strength and conditioning coach will consult with sports medicine or athletic training staff. The strength and conditioning coach is responsible for maintaining the facility, establishing policies, plans and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the program.

• 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 and Long‐Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs analysis for each team in conjunction with that sport's coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan to share with the Athletic Director.
• Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment and staffing needs.
• 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 Parent/Student Handbook.
• Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed.
• Coordinate a cocurricular novice level program exposure for grades 9 to 12 that serves as a strength and conditioning introduction reflecting research‐driven practices and our country's Long‐Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
• Supervise and coordinate the strength and conditioning club, which serves as a school to careers exposure and offers a student liaison opportunity to the athlete population.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• BS in Kinesiology or related field.
• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency. Such as the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.
• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Methods, practices, terminology, and techniques used in athletic training activities, including the prevention of injuries.
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.
• Policies, procedures, and objectives of physical education and athletic programs.
• Advanced principles of anatomy and physiology.
• Various types of therapeutic treatment, equipment, and conditioning programs.
• Rules and regulations applying to safe equipment operation
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Recording-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Operate a personal computer, calculator, and standard office equipment.
• Develop and implement a program for the prevention of injuries to athletes.
• Administer first aid and emergency care,
• Provide reconditioning according to authorized medical directions.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines,
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and work within the scope of authority.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid/AED/Narcan Certification Required
• Virtus Training Required
• Workplace Harassment Training Required
• Required to attend TAM within first two years of employment?

Benefits:

The position will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package. The benefits include health, dental, 403b, life, long-term disability and many other options.

Application Process:

Chaminade has implemented a 100% online application system. Interested applicants can apply online through our employment webpage at:

Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284 ext. 1240.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:

• Educating for Formation in Faith
• Providing an Integral Quality Education
• Educating in Family Spirit
• Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
• Educating for Adaptation and Change

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity

Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day, and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, age (40 or older), physical or mental disability, or genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.

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