Director of Sports Performance (strength & conditioning)

Aacsonline; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Area Christian School in Severn, Maryland, is seeking a Director of Sports Performance to lead strength and conditioning programs for high school and middle school athletes. The role includes overseeing coaches and coordinating with head coaches while fostering player development rooted in mentorship.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree along with relevant certifications and experience in coaching. This is a year-round position starting as soon as possible, ensuring proper onboarding before the summer training season.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Must have either an NCSF CSC or NSCA CSCS certification.
• Experience coaching multiple teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strength and conditioning for high school and middle school athletes.
• Oversee strength & conditioning coaches and coordinate with varsity head coaches.
• Establish training and development structure for grades 6–12.
• Communicate proactively with Athletic Training staff about injury prevention.

Skills

Coaching multiple teams

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Building relationships

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

NCSF CSC or NSCA CSCS certification

Job description

Position Overview

Annapolis Area Christian School is seeking a Director of Sports Performance to lead strength and conditioning, speed and agility, and injury prevention for high school and middle school athletes. This position will oversee 1-2 strength & conditioning coaches, coordinate with varsity head coaches, and report directly to the Director of Athletics. Our facilities include a large weight room, lockers, and outdoor training areas.

This is a year‑round position. Summer hours are 7:30 am–11:30 am, Monday through Thursday. School‑year hours are approximately 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Some holiday hours are required.

This role focuses on building a clear, aligned program that emphasizes player development and discipleship through sport, specifically strength and conditioning. The Director works with every student‑athlete, supports all athletic coaches and their programs, and fosters a collaborative departmental culture.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and either an NCSF CSC or NSCA CSCS certification.
Must have experience coaching multiple teams; small group or private training experience is a positive but does not meet the minimum requirement.

Mission

To create an elite training and development environment rooted in discipleship, where athletes grow in skill, character, and faith.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a clear training and development structure across grades 6–12.
• Build relationships with players, coaches, and staff.
• Partner with high‑school coaches for program‑specific training needs.
• Organize and implement weight‑room procedures, track attendance, and maintain accountability.
• Communicate proactively with Athletic Training staff and Program Coaches about injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Direct and organize off‑season training within the athletic‑department schedule.
• Lead and support sports‑performance staff; create schedules that support and maximize staff availability.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience coaching or leading sports‑performance programs across multiple age groups and levels of development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships within a school community.
• Committed to mentorship and Christian discipleship.
• Interested in long‑term program development.
• Strong network of resources in the strength and conditioning community.

This position will start as soon as possible to ensure onboarding is completed before the summer. The first official student‑athlete training will begin on June 15.

Annapolis Area Christian School is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.

*All Directors, Coaches, and Staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be actively involved in a local church.