Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach

Performance Edge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Episcopal School of Dallas is hiring an Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach to support the Director of Sports Performance in creating and managing performance programs for all athletic teams. You will oversee programming, equipment, and data-driven strategies to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and aid recovery, while emphasizing leadership and character development.

The role involves coordinating with head coaches, athletic trainers, and PE staff, teaching as needed, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and preferred Master’s degree.
• Certifications through NSCA, CSCCA, or USA Weightlifting are preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in strength & conditioning or fitness-related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Strength & Conditioning Program for 22 sports.
• Develop comprehensive athletic performance programs and include strength, conditioning, speed, and injury prevention.
• Schedule and coordinate times for all sports programs year‑round; provide attendance reports.
• Serve as a double‑goal coach, guiding youth in athletic development and life skills.
• Collaborate with Athletic Training staff on rehabilitation and injury prevention.
• Maintain and manage strength & conditioning facilities; perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Teach physical education classes as needed and mentor staff.
• Adhere to abuse risk management policies and ensure student safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Mentoring staff

Student interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

NSCA/CSCCA/USA Weightlifting certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Fitness tracking program

Email program

Job description

Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Sports Performance, the Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach will provide support in the development and management of individual and team performance enhancement programs on behalf of ESD’s Department of Athletics. The primary function of this position will be to assist in overseeing the strength/conditioning programming and equipment, along with delivering a comprehensive, practical and evidence based strategy that fosters an environment for performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and reconditioning.

Essential Functions:

Successful management of the Strength & Conditioning Program:

• Assist in facilitating regular meetings with program directors (head varsity coaches) to establish and review strength and conditioning goals for each athletic team.
• Develop comprehensive athletic performance programs for all sports.
• Design and implement programs to include strength training, conditioning, speed-power development, agility and injury prevention.
• Utilize testing/ evaluations of student athletes for input in development of program.
• Manage scheduling of times and days for all 22 sports programs year-round.
  • Provide attendance reports to coaches.
• Serve as a double-goal coach, to include strength and conditioning lessons as well as life lessons including honesty, selflessness, character, serving others, being a positive leader and teammate.
• Work closely with Athletic Training staff on rehabilitation and injury prevention and instruction for student athletes.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance and management of the strength and conditioning facilities.
• Perform regular general maintenance on equipment in the strength and conditioning center.
• Perform opening and closing duties for the strength and conditioning center, including cleaning of equipment and regulation of Television and video equipment.

Provide support for Physical Education Department:

• Ability to teach physical education classes as needed.
• Provide encouragement and instruction for student workouts as needed.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the physical education department chair.

Serve as an advisor at the discretion of the Head of the Middle School or the Head of the Upper School.

Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.

Abuse Risk Management Standards:

Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
Attends required abuse risk management training.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising students.
Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Working Environment:

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Generally 25% sitting, 40% walking and 35% standing.
Minimal temperature variations.
Potential for irregular schedule to include early morning, evening, and/or weekend work

The Episcopal School of Dallas is a faith-centered, co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school with students age 3 – Grade 12. The policy of The Episcopal School of Dallas is to recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law. In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a diverse school community whose members embrace the Mission and Vision Statement of the school.

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• Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred (Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Physical Education, Sports Psychology, Health Performance)
• Certification thru the NSCA, CSCCA, or USA Weightlifting preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in strength & conditioning or a fitness related field.
• Experience in an Independent School setting preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, e-mail program and fitness tracking program.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Solid problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to mentor and assist in supervising staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents and administration.