Temporary Mind Body Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach

Crystal Springs Uplands School; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10-month benefits

Job summary

Crystal Springs Uplands School seeks a part-time, exempt Mind Body Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach for a 3-month (.75 FTE) temporary assignment. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of teaching/strength and conditioning experience in an educational setting and a BS in Kinesiology or a related field.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans for grades 9–11, teaching lifetime fitness activities, and promoting health concepts aligned with the Mind Body Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• NSCA/NASM/ACE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans that cater to diverse skill levels, abilities, and interests of students in grades 9 through 11
• Instruct activities that include, but are not limited to, lifetime fitness activities and sports
• Teach students health, wellness, and fitness-related concepts that align with the Mind Body Program
• Provide appropriate biomechanical instruction
• Manage large groups of students
• Motivate and inspire students to adhere to activities that enhance lifelong fitness/wellness
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Assist with end of year grading
• Educate coaches on appropriate injury prevention strategies
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean, and in proper working order
• Supervise Fitness Center
• Daily maintenance and upkeep of Fitness Center facilities

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Personal Growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Master’s Degree

NSCA, NASM, or ACE certification

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills

Qualifications

Job Summary

Crystal Springs Uplands School seeks a part-time, exempt, 3-month (.75 FTE) Temporary Mind Body Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach. The ideal candidate will have at least two to three years of teaching and/or strength and conditioning experience in an educational setting and a B.A./B.S. in Kinesiology or related field

Key Job Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Asks thoughtful questions and uses reliable data to solve problems. Recommends practical and creative solutions, considering the broader impact on daily work and institutional goals.
• Inclusive Collaboration: Works effectively across differences and with others to build partnerships, solve problems, and advance shared goals. Fosters a respectful, welcoming community through active inclusion and shared commitment to common objectives.
• Quality Results: Ensures high-quality results on projects/tasks, meets deadlines, and attends to details. Takes responsibility for the quality of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in written, verbal, and interpersonal settings, with strong listening skills
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Demonstrates high self and social awareness, empathy, and curiosity to build authentic, trusting relationships with students and colleagues. Manages emotions effectively, collaborates positively, and handles sensitive situations with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Follow lesson plans that cater to diverse skill levels, abilities, and interests of students in grades 9 through 11
• Ability to instruct activities that include, but are not limited to, lifetime fitness activities and sports
• Teach students health, wellness, and fitness-related concepts that align with the Mind Body Program
• Provide appropriate biomechanical instruction
• Manage large groups of students
• Motivate and inspire students to adhere to activities that enhance lifelong fitness/wellness
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Assist with end of year grading
• Educate coaches on appropriate injury prevention strategies (e.g.dynamic warmup, flexibility/mobility training, etc)
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean, and in proper working order
• Supervise Fitness Center
• Daily maintenance and upkeep of Fitness Center facilities

Travel Required

• No travel required

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s Degree
• 2-3 years experience working with students in the secondary setting
• NSCA, NASM, or ACE certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• Ability to multitask and manage large groups of students in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, which may change at any time, with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary and Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary (approximately 3 months) leave replacement (30 hours/week, 0.75 FTE), exempt, Faculty position. The total compensation for the approximately 3 month contract ranges from $9,750 to $10,500 (commensurate with experience and based on an annualized salary of $52,000 to $56,000). This role is eligible for 10-month employee benefits after thirty days.

The position may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. The ideal start date for this position is March 15, 2027.