Strength Training Head Coach

Milan Area Schools; Milan (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milan High School in Milan, MI is seeking a Strength Training Head Coach to establish and maintain a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for middle and high school athletes. The role reports to the Director of Athletics and High School Principal, with compensation and hours outlined in the teachers' contract.

Responsibilities include teaching weight room fundamentals, speed development, core strength, designing year‑round training calendars, facility reservations, supervising

Qualifications

• Prior strength and conditioning experience required.
• Collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it required.

Responsibilities

• Teach weight room fundamentals, speed development, and core strength.
• Design year‑round training calendars and manage facility reservations.
• Supervise sessions and provide basic nutritional guidance.
• Conduct fundraising for new equipment.
• Enforce safety protocols with daily equipment checks and emergency action plans.
• Verify athlete eligibility via Final Forms and collaborate with varsity coaches and the Athletic Trainer to support injury recovery.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

CPR/AED certification

Coaching experience (HS/MS)

Sports physiology

Job description

Milan High School is seeking a Strength Training Head Coach to establish, coach, and maintain a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for middle and high school athletes.

The head coach will report to the Director of Athletics and the High School Principal, with compensation and hours outlined in the teachers' contract.

Responsibilities include teaching weight room fundamentals, speed development, and core strength; designing year-round training calendars and managing facility reservations; supervising sessions; providing basic nutritional guidance; and conducting fundraising for new equipment. Additionally, the coach will enforce safety protocols by conducting daily equipment checks, managing emergency action plans, verifying athlete eligibility via Final Forms, and collaborating with varsity coaches and the Athletic Trainer to support athlete injury recovery.

Candidates should have prior strength and conditioning experience, a strong grasp of athletic training and sports physiology, and CPR/AED certification (or the ability to obtain it), with collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred.