Strength & Conditioning Director

Northeast Volleyball Club; Norwalk (CT); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weight room access

Résumé du poste

Northeast Volleyball Club is seeking a Director of Strength & Conditioning to develop and implement training programs for NEVBC athletes. The role combines in‑person S&C sessions with administrative duties that can be done remotely.

You will manage S&C Trainers, coordinate scheduling, and report progress to NEVBC staff. Responsibilities include program development, staffing, metrics tracking, and communication with athletes, parents, and coaches.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through NASM, ASCM etc. or actively pursuing certification.
• Experience training athletes, especially in volleyball.
• Energetic, motivational coaching style and strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop training programs tailored for club athletes across levels and ages.
• Create and implement year‑round periodized schedules for trainers and athletes.
• Hire and manage S&C staff; communicate programming, tempo, safety and feedback.
• Test performance metrics and track athlete progress for recruitment.
• Coordinate scheduling, registration and billing with staff and front desk.

Connaissances

NASM Certification

Athlete Training

Volleyball Training

Coaching

Communication

Outils

League Apps

Weight Room Mgmt

Facility Coordination

Description du poste

The Director of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) develops and implements training programs for NEVBC athletes, integrates S&C with existing programs, tracks athlete progress, manages S&C Trainers, and oversees S&C operations and communications. Much of the job is in-person (including all S&C training sessions), but administrative work (programming, staffing, etc) can be done remotely.

Responsibilities

Program Development & Scheduling

• Develop training programs tailored for Club team athletes at all levels and ages
• Create and implement a year-round periodized training schedule for trainers and athletes.
• Coordinate with NEVBC Program Directors to align team lift schedules with practice times.
• Create integrated S&C workout programs for NEVBC programs (Academy Teams, Launch Teams, Classes, & Summer Camps).
• Provide occasional at-home workout and pre-hab/mobility content for athletes.

Staffing

• Hire and manage trainers for workouts and classes.
• Communicate programming expectations, workout tempo, safety, and coaching feedback.

Metrics & Tracking

• Test performance metrics (e.g., vertical jump, strength, speed/agility) 3 times per season.
• Document and track improvements for athlete development and recruiting.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate expectations, progress, and feedback to athletes, coaches, and directors.
• Serve as the primary contact for athletes and parents regarding the S&C program
• Provide program reporting and tracking updates to NEVBC Director team

Scheduling & Registration

• Maintain and communicate Weight Room calendars for S&C programming.
• Coordinate with the front desk to ensure correct scheduling in the facility calendar.
• Manage S&C classes in the registration and payment system (League Apps).
• Oversee registration, billing, and client communications with support from the Business Manager.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to promote S&C programs via email and social media.
• Conduct post-program surveys and address feedback with Trainers and clients.

Weight Room Management

• Collaborate with NAC owners and the facility manager to maintain the weight room.
• Communicate equipment needs or upgrades and coordinate orders with the facility manager.

Coaching Education

• Attend coaching education sessions and participate in occasional NEVBC Directors Meetings

S&C Team Training & Classes (additional hourly compensation)

• Lead NEVBC S&C team workouts and class sessions.
• Arrive 20 minutes early to set up equipment, write the workout on the whiteboard, and greet athletes.
• Consistently communicate expectations for athletes and provide technical feedback during exercises.
• Ensure a safe environment and proper use of equipment.

**Hours will fluctuate seasonally - more workouts and classes in September-May (busiest in December-March), less in June-September**

Compensation

• Part time base salary for S&C Director role (includes programming, administration, and staffing)
• + Competitive hourly rate ($55+) for all training sessions and classes that the Director coaches

Additional Benefits

• Access to weight room for private / small group training during off hours

Requirements

• Must be certified through NASM, ASCM etc. - or actively working towards certification
• Experience training athletes (particularly team training) - experience working with volleyball athletes is preferred
• A high energy, motivating, enthusiastic disposition and coaching style
• Ability to motivate and challenge young athletes at various levels and development stages
• Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt to program changes when necessary
• Effective and timely verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and performance feedback to S&C trainers on staff
• A team-first and “all hands on deck” approach
• Flexibility to coach weeknights and weekends

Job Classification: Part-time W2 employee