Strength and Conditioning Coordinator (Winter)

Illinois School District U46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U46 is seeking a dedicated individual to help build and maintain a high-quality high school strength and conditioning program. The role involves providing student-athletes with guidance on safe strength and conditioning practices, teaching appropriate use of equipment, and offering nutritional guidance.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in weightlifting or functional fitness, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Responsibilities include supervising the fitness center and designing training programs aligned with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educators License preferred.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification preferred.
• Previous weightlifting/functional fitness/personal training experience required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain a high-quality high school strength and conditioning program.
• Implement researched-based instructional strategies to engage all students.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Create a conducive learning environment for students.
• Oversee safety conditions of the weight room facility.
• Daily supervision and instruction in the fitness center.
• Design and supervise weight training and conditioning programs.

Job description

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.