Strength & Conditioning Teacher & Coach - Long-Term Substitute

Covenant Day School; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Day School in Matthews, NC seeks a long-term strength and conditioning teacher and coach for the high school program from December through May 2026. The role involves teaching four sections, a study hall, and after-school coaching responsibilities within our athletics program.

The ideal candidate is a committed Christian with teaching experience, strong classroom management, and the ability to integrate biblical worldview into instruction while supporting student-athletes and families.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred; teaching experience highly desirable. Appropriate certifications relative to the role are desirable.
• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration.
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with high school youth.
• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.
• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.
• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach strength courses as assigned, selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs.
• Support sports teams for strength and conditioning needs before/after school based on coordination with individual sport program directors to develop, administer, and oversee (when needed) strength and conditioning programs for their teams.
• Regularly incorporate biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.
• Use various technologies to support classroom learning.
• Deliver lesson plans and communicate learning goals for various activities.
• Prepare classroom and other materials for activities.
• Observe student progress; manage and guide student behavior; provide feedback to students on their progress.
• Communicate with parents regarding student needs and progress.
• Have an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned by the athletic director or interim high school principal.

Skills

Christian values

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Strength & Conditioning Teacher & Coach - Long-Term Substitute

ATHLETICS Full-time Regular Matthews, NC, US

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School is seeking a long-term high school strength & conditioning teacher and strength coach to teach four sections of high school strength classes along with one study hall and fulfill after school team strength coaching responsibilities from approximately December through May 2026. The substitute is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families while serving as part of the school athletics and the high school teams. Reporting to the Athletic Director with responsibility to the High School Interim Principal, this short-term role is temporary and salaried (exempt).

At Covenant Day School, our vision is to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ. We desire to carry out this vision as a unified and diverse covenant school community that seeks to love the Lord with heart, soul and mind, love our neighbor as ourselves and demonstrate the "more excellent way" that only comes though the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are committed to welcoming one another, to striving to honor each other consistently, to walking in humility toward one another, and to examining the Scriptures with one another.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teach strength courses as assigned, selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs.


• Support sports teams for strength and conditioning needs before/after school based on coordination with individual sport program directors to develop, administer, and oversee (when needed) strength and conditioning programs for their teams.


• Regularly incorporate biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.


• Use various technologies to support classroom learning.


• Deliver lesson plans and communicate learning goals for various activities.


• Prepare classroom and other materials for activities.


• Observe student progress; manage and guide student behavior; provide feedback to students on their progress.


• Communicate with parents regarding student needs and progress.


• Have an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.


• Other duties as assigned by the athletic director or interim high school principal.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.


• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.


• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred; teaching experience highly desirable. Appropriate certifications relative to the role are desirable.


• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration.


• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with high school youth.


• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.


• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.


• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching.