Sports Performance Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sports Performance Coach is responsible for improving athletic performance, which includes the student-athlete's speed, strength, and power. This position is also tasked with developing systematic training programs for both teams and individual student-athletes, often working in close association with coaches. The Sports Performance Coach is expected to help student-athletes develop their God-given abilities to the fullest while being a positive role model for all of the student-athletes.

Reports to : Head of Sports Performance

Supervisory duties : None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design daily workouts for all Orange Lutheran athletic teams
• Teach precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries
• Ensure that equipment is appropriate for the participant's physical development and skill level and supervise training and conditioning activities, as assigned
• Develop on-field agility and speed-training goals within the program
• Administer athletic testing programs to track athlete's progress
• Coordinate scheduling activities to ensure the efficient use of the Weight Room
• Work with student-athletes to improve athletic skills, while providing guidance and encouragement
• Refer parents and / or students to school administrators / supervisors who have questions regarding school policies
• Maintain Professional Expectations as stated in the Employee Handbook
• Facilitate community partnerships and school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning
• Consult with the Head of Sports Performance to evaluate program needs
• Serve as a contact for vendors
• Attend all mandatory programs (e.g., safety clinics, etc.)
• Monitor innovations, evaluate activities, and recommend program improvements
• Enforce the rules and procedures that promote the proper use, care, safety, and security of equipment in the Weight Room
• Monitor the use of the Weight Room during assigned hours and provide appropriate student supervision
• Encourage student involvement in the athletic program and promote academic success as an important priority for all students
• Share all communications with the Athletic Director that are directed to Weight Room participants
• Help with assigning and tracking equipment issued to staff and students
• Consult with athletes and work in collaboration with the sports medicine team on sports nutrition information
• Work in conjunction with the athletic custodian to clean, recondition, and store equipment and instruct custodial staff in sanitation procedures to maintain a hygienic weight room environment
• Ensure that the weight room is kept orderly
• Identify health risks
• Ensure that participant communications do not demean or ridicule mistakes and / or performance
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports on time
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities
• Respect the personal privacy of student-athletes and maintain the confidentiality of private health information
• Notify an administrator and report suspected child abuse and / or neglect to civil authorities as required by law
• Pursue growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance school goals

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

BA or BS Degree; MA or MS Degree in a Health / Kinesiology related field; National Strength and Conditioning Association certification or equivalent required

Experience

At least 2 years of professional experience is required

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade