Part-time Sports Performance Coach

Saint Ursula Academy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a part-time Sports Performance Coach to provide safe, effective strength and conditioning programs for female student-athletes. You will lead workouts, teach safe equipment use, and mentor athletes across all levels of the women's athletics program, including summer camps.

The role reports to the Athletic Director with hours around training sessions and seasons; some early mornings or evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years coaching experience in high school or similar setting.
• Strength and conditioning certification preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is valued.
• CPR/First Aid certification and Pupil Activity Permit or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Saint Ursula Academy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strength and conditioning workouts for student-athletes.
• Teach proper and safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Provide training appropriate to the needs of individual sports and students.
• Promote proper warm-up, conditioning, recovery, and injury-prevention practices.
• Monitor student participation and progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training facility.
• Encourage discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school administrators.
• Support and participate in speed agility camp.
• Adhere to all school, league, and diocesan policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strength training

Speed training

Agility training

Adolescent coaching

Leadership & communication

CPR/First Aid

Pupil Activity Permit

Concussion training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Strength & conditioning cert

Two years coaching experience

Job description

Mission

Saint Ursula Academy is a vibrant educational community founded on the strength of our Catholic faith and Ursuline values. Saint Ursula Academy promotes academic excellence and fosters a welcoming, respectful, and diverse community. Saint Ursula Academy graduates women filled with faith, integrity, and courage, ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Mission

Saint Ursula Academy is a vibrant educational community founded on the strength of our Catholic faith and Ursuline values. Saint Ursula Academy promotes academic excellence and fosters a welcoming, respectful, and diverse community. Saint Ursula Academy graduates women filled with faith, integrity, and courage, ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Job Summary

The part-time Sports Performance Coach is responsible for providing safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes. The Sports Performance Coach helps student-athletes improve strength, fitness, speed, agility, mobility, and overall athletic performance by building foundational skills, confidence, teamwork, athlete mentorship, and sportsmanship in student-athletes. The individual will coach all-levels of the women’s athletics program, including summer youth camps.

This is a 12-month, part-time non-exempt position that reports to the Athletic Director. Hours will generally be scheduled around student training sessions, athletic seasons, and school activities. Some early morning, after-school, evening, or seasonal hours may be required.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Supports, promotes, and models the mission, vision, and core Ursuline values of Saint Ursula Academy.
• Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, coaches and other personnel and departments to support student-athlete needs and to ensure a welcoming environment for students, parents, and visitors to the school.
• Develop and lead strength and conditioning workouts for students.
• Teach proper and safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Provide training appropriate to the needs of individual sports and students.
• Promote proper warm-up, conditioning, recovery, and injury-prevention practices.
• Monitor student participation and progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training facility.
• Encourage discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively with student, parents, and school administrators.
• Support and participate in speed agility camp.
• Adhere to all school, league, and diocesan policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience in strength and conditioning, fitness, exercise science, or a related field on a high school or collegiate level.
• Strength and conditioning certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in sports performance (strength training, speed training, agility training and jump training).
• Experience working with adolescents or in a school setting.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Saint Ursula Academy.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification, Pupil Activity Permit, and Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest training (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of required background checks and certifications.
• All religious denominations are invited to apply.