Strength and Conditioning Coach - Downey, United States - Downey Unified School District

Downey Unified School District

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Downey, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

This is an
OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.

The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Positions in this classification are full-time 40 hours per week, 11 months per year.

_ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER_

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Designs and implements strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs.

E
Assists with sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
E
Develops training plans, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed.
E
Develops and implements strength and conditioning policies and procedures according to regulations and District guidelines.
E

Maintains the strength and conditioning facility and establishes policies, plans, and procedures for safe and professional operation of the facility.

E
Develops systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with sport coaches.
E
Conducts an annual needs analysis for each sports team in conjunction with sports coaches and athletic training staff.
E
Prepares budget recommendations that include routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.
E
Maintains necessary trainer's supplies and equipment inventory.
_E_

Operates a variety of athletic, therapeutic, and exercise gear and equipment; assures equipment is maintained in a safe and serviceable condition; cleans equipment and arranges for repairs as needed.

_E_

Reinforces expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricular and extracurricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.

E
Advises athletes on personal hygiene, nutritional habits, and other health-related issues.
E
Lead and direct students and/or volunteer assistants.
E
May recommend professional development activities as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly used in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act._

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, practices, and procedures used in strength and conditioning activities, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury

- assessment, and rehabilitation.

Sportspecific training methods and techniques in various sports.
Methods and approaches to planning programs and services according to identified needs and requirements of the assigned programs.
Training skills and techniques of strength training.
Training, group facilitation, and consultation.
First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) training.
Safety and protective equipment used in sports.
Disinfectant technique and universal hygiene precautions.
Principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition.
Safety procedures and equipment related to athletic programs.
Methods for developing and maintaining physical fitness.
General principles of adolescent behavior and development.
Strong motivational skills.
Applicable sections of the California Education Code and other applicable laws.
Current National Federation of State High School Associations standards.
Operations of applicable computer hardware and software and other relevant technologies.

ABILITY TO:

Plan and coordinate various strength and conditioning programs.
Provide athletic strength and conditioning training services to studentathletes.
Develop and implement strength training and conditioning plans.
Work collaboratively with school administration, coaches, and athletic staff.
Maintain records and databases and accurate recordkeeping.
Conducts needs analysis using best practices and methods.
Communicate clearly and effectively in various situations with athletes, parents, coaches, and others in writing and orally.
Communicate effectively to motivate and inspire athletes.
Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and coaches in providing technical services and information for the evaluation and

- management of student-athletes.

Work effectively in a teamoriented environment, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations supporting goals.
Understand and utilize various modalities used in athletic strength and conditioning.
Organize work to meet schedules and due dates.
Complete work in a timely manner.
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