Strength and Conditioning Coach (10/19/26 - 3/5/27)

Colchester School District; Malletts Bay (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester High School in Colchester, Vermont seeks a Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and supervise a comprehensive program for all school sports. The role aims to improve performance, reduce injuries, and teach lifelong fitness.

You will create training plans, supervise sessions, and track athlete progress while collaborating with coaches and athletic trainers. The candidate should have a BS in Kinesiology or related field, NSCA CSCS or equivalent, and CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• BS in Kinesiology or related field required.
• NSCA CSCS certification or equivalent preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for all school sports.
• Work with sports medicine/athletic training staff on rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with coaches to align programs with team needs.
• Maintain records of athlete progress and program outcomes.

Skills

CSCS certification

Education

BS in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Strength and Conditioning Coach (10/19/26 - 3/5/27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953546

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

General Job Description: The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 our country's 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 the 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 sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
• 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 Student Code of Conduct.
• Conduct an annual evaluation of departmental staff, including the design of professional development activities.

Peripheral Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

• BS in Kinesiology or related field.
• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency— for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.
• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certificates.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.

Safety and Health Requirements

• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

Equipment/Materials Handled

Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $2,000 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Athletics & Activities > Trainer

Welcome to Colchester High School

Colchester High School, part of the Colchester School District, is located in northwestern Vermont near Lake Champlain. We are the "Lakers", and our mascot is Champ. CHS, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, opened in the fall of 1975.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrew Conforti , CHS Principal
• PO Box 900
• 131 Laker Lane
• Colchester, Vermont 05446
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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