Strength and Conditioning Coach (Anticipated)

Derry Area School District; Peanut (PA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 2,600; Part time

Job summary

Derry Area School District in Pennsylvania seeks an Anticipated Strength and Conditioning Coach at Derry Area High School to oversee weight training and fitness programs for students in grades 7-12. The role involves designing season-specific workouts, supervising the fitness center, coordinating with coaches, and reporting needs to the Athletic Director.

Work hours include after-school availability with Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer seasons; position offers a $2,500 season stipend for each

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Bachelor's preferred).
• 3+ years of coaching or fitness experience.
• Knowledge of weight program design and lifting techniques.
• Certifications or degrees in strength and conditioning or related fields, or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to show and perform lifting techniques.
• Availability after 2:55 pm until 6:00 P.M. (Mon-Thu) and potentially before school hours (e.g., 6:00 A.M.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming and organization of weight training and fitness programs for students grades 7-12.
• Provide supervision and proper instruction to all students in the fitness center.
• Report equipment needs and upgrades to the Athletic Director and maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Coordinate with coaches about their program needs and schedules.
• Open and close the facility as needed.

Skills

Weight room supervision

Strength and conditioning knowledge

Program design

Communication with coaches

Education

High School Diploma (Bachelors Preferred)

Certifications in Strength & Conditioning

Job description

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Anticipated) JobID: 439

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Derry Area High School
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026

Job Description: Strength and Conditioning Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Stipend Rate: $2,500/Season Stipend (3 Total Seasons)

• Fall (August-November)
• Winter (December-March)
• Spring/Summer (April-July)

Job Overview:

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for overseeing the programming and organization of all weight training and fitness programs. This includes, but is not limited to, writing gender, sport and season specific weight training programs for students grades 7-12. Providing supervision and proper instruction to all students in the fitness center. Reporting equipment needs, damage, suggesting upgrades and maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the fitness facility to the Athletic Director. Reporting and consulting with coaches about their specific program needs. Opening and closing the facility potentially before and after school starts.

• Position will be broken down seasonally and consist of three (3) different openings
• Fall (August-November), Winter (December-March) & Spring/Summer (April-July)
• Flexible summer hour schedule for Spring/Summer SC Coach

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Bachelors Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in the coaching or fitness field
• Intimate knowledge of weight program design and weight-lifting techniques
• Certifications or degrees in strength and conditioning or related fields
  • Or ability to obtain certification(s)
• The ability to show and perform lifting techniques
• Availability after 2:55 pm until 6:00 P.M. (Monday-Thursday) and potentially before school hours as well (i.e. 6:00 A.M.). This schedule can be modified to meet student needs and availability.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain a clean and safe space for exercise in the fitness center
• Actively train our student athletes in form and technique
• Teach Students and Coaches alike the "Why" and importance of the S&C workouts
• Develop and implement gender & season specific workouts for all athletic teams
• Hold workouts before school and after school hours on days/dates agreed upon by the Coach, Athletic Director and Building Administration
• Adhere to all school policies and safety requirements
• Provide feedback to the Athletic Director with any Fitness Center maintenance and/or equipment wants and needs
• Coordinate & communicate with all coaches daily/weekly to create lifting schedules that are advantageous to their in/out of season schedules
• Track weight room progressions for/with student athletes to help create the most efficient workout routines
• Will be responsible for overseeing the programming and organization of all weight training and fitness programs
• Coordinate public relations within the district to encourage students to utilize the weight room facility

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 7:03:25 AM CST.