Strength Coach - Winter
Location: Graham Local School District, GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL – SAINT PARIS, Ohio.
Job Description
This position involves developing and implementing strength, conditioning, and weight training programs for student-athletes and staff. The coach will maintain the weight room, coordinate with the athletic department, and ensure compliance with school policies and safety regulations.
Supervises
All student-athletes under strength & conditioning and/or weight room supervision, as well as staff and assistants related to the program.
Reports To
- Athletic Director
- High School Principal
Responsibilities
- Plan, operate, and manage the weight room facility and supervising staff.
- Maintain safety and organization of the weight room, locker rooms, and surrounding grounds.
- Organize and administer all matters pertaining to the weight room and facility.
- Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training to achieve individual and team success.
- Create sport‑specific training programs for individual sports and student-athletes.
- Provide workout programs to coaching staff in a timely manner and oversee all training programs.
- Maintain a clean and orderly weight room and keep attendance records.
- Set and enforce weight‑room rules and regulations and maintain equipment, performing repairs and submitting work orders as needed.
- Coordinate with the athletic department on equipment maintenance and facility upkeep.
- Consult on rehabilitation training for injured student-athletes.
- Enforce the code of conduct and uphold school, athletic, and district policies.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to support student growth.
- Assume responsibility for supervising school‑related duties during student supervision.
- Ensure student health and safety, monitoring for unusual conditions and referring as appropriate.
- Participate in district or building committees and parent activities as needed.
- Conduct conferences with students and/or parents when deemed necessary.
- Ensure that all supervising individuals have completed required forms and background checks.
- Demonstrate professionalism, a professional attitude, and model appropriate behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.
Qualifications
- Coaching experience and possession of at least one of the following certifications: CSCS, SCCC, USAW Level 1, or Sports Performance Coach.
- Demonstrated high moral character and integrity, serving as a role model for students and the community.
- Excellent communication skills with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and school officials.
- Ability to organize, supervise, and provide direction to weightlifting student-athletes.
- Thorough understanding of strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and related equipment.
- Capability to create and modify exercise programs tailored to athletes’ needs.
- Knowledge of the technical and fundamental aspects of weight training and conditioning.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and incorporating new ideas relevant to weight training and conditioning.
- Working knowledge of rules and regulations set by the league, Ohio High School Athletic Association, and Board of Education.
- Valid licensure and certifications as required by Ohio Department of Education, Ohio High School Athletic Association, and Graham Local School District.
- Acceptable BCII and FBI reports.
- Ability to meet all job expectations and objectives.
- Flexibility to accept alternative qualifications designated by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.
Additional Working Conditions
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
- Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
- Occasional interaction with unruly individuals.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 40 lbs (100 lbs on wheels).
- Frequent tasks requiring sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, reading, speaking, reaching, stretching, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and stooping.
- Travel to meetings and work assignments.
Position Type
Full‑Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
The school district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.
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