Strength and Conditioning Coordinator (Winter)

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Illinois is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to develop and maintain a high-quality program for student-athletes. The role involves implementing instructional strategies, communicating with stakeholders, and overseeing safety in the weight room. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and previous experience in weightlifting or personal training. The ideal candidate will maintain high expectations for student achievement and work in collaboration with coaches for program growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous weightlifting/functional fitness/personal training experience required.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
• Bachelor’s Degree and NSCA/educator licensure preferred; related experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies for all students.
• Maintain equipment associated with the focus area and keep records.
• Design and supervise weight training and conditioning programs.
• Design and supervise season-appropriate strength and conditioning plans for teams.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and nutrition guidance for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with coaches to plan regular strength and conditioning sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language skills

Spanish language skills (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois Professional Educators License

NSCA Certification

Comparable coursework/experience

Tools

Strength and conditioning equipment

Job description

Strength and Conditioning Coordinator (Winter) JobID: 40684

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/3/2025
• Location: Larkin High School
• Date Available: 10/27/2025

Bargaining Unit: NAC | Department/Location: High School Activities

Calendar Days: October-February | Reports To: Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/10/2023 | Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To help build and maintain a high-quality high school strength and conditioning program, providing student-athletes with guidance and direction in safe strength and conditioning practices, including the safe and appropriate use of weightlifting equipment, functional fitness exercises, and nutritional guidance.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Develop and maintain a working relationship with coaching staff.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the focus area. Maintain the weight room and keep records of all equipment in the weight room.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Oversee the safety condition of the weight room facility; maintains a safe and clean environment for athletes to participate in strength and conditioning activities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, appropriate student handbook, and band syllabus/handbook conduct regulations.
• Daily supervision and instruction in the fitness center before and/or after school, schedule determined in collaboration with the Athletic/Activities Director.
• Design and supervise weight training and conditioning programs for all boys’ and girls’ sports for in season, off season, and preseason needs.
• Provide student-athletes with guidance pertaining to the safe use of weightlifting equipment, sound functional fitness exercises, and nutrition guidance to support the safe, age-appropriate development of their physicality.
• Work collaboratively with coaches to support program development and growth by planning and scheduling a regular program of strength and conditioning practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Illinois Professional Educators License preferred
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification preferred
• -OR-
• Comparable coursework and/or previous experience in related areas

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous weightlifting/functional fitness/personal training experience required.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to maintain the demands of a high school fitness center.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.