Job Description
Job Description
Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks a Strength and Conditioning coach to serve our community in the newly-opened Capozzoli Athletic Center. The Coach will oversee usage of Tribble Fitness center for all sports and our entire community. The strength and conditioning coach will craft training programs for our athletic teams and will support safe conditioning activity in order to improve fitness, reduce injuries and create a lifelong appreciation for health and fitness. This part-time position will be approximately 25 hours/week (in afternoons and evenings) and is an academic year (10 month) position.
This position reports to the Athletic Director.
Roles and Responsibilities
General
- Supervise the Tribble Fitness Center during open hours of operation
- Be knowledgeable about all equipment used in the Fitness Center
- Develop and conduct strength and curriculum for athletic teams
- Partner with coaches to provide pre and post season evaluation of team progress
- Support all Worcester Academy community members in the safe usage of equipment; conduct training sessions for individuals new to the center
- Conduct annual risk management review
- Support the school in planning and implementing policies and guidelines for the strength and conditioning program
- Assist in providing proposals for routine maintenance, equipment purchases, and staffing and facility needs
- Serve as a professional development resource for coaches
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Licenses
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, AED certifications
Experience
- 1-3 years experience working with high school or college-age students preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Inclusive approach to teaching and educating
- Strong communications skills and a collaborative work style
- Creative problem solving skills with a positive outlook and sense of humor
Working Environment
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to move throughout the campus during all weather conditions
- Ability to effectively communicate in person and digitally with coaches, staff, parents, students and external contacts
- Ability to drive Worcester Academy bus preferred
Application Process
Candidates should submit an electronic application to Worcester Academy's employment page, including the following documents:
- A cover letter addressed to Julie Berberian, Athletic Director
- A current resume
- A list of three references (references will not be contacted without prior knowledge of the candidate)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Worcester Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we subscribe to all federal and state legislation prohibiting discrimination of any sort in hiring, conditions of employment, or employee benefits for reasons of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam-era veteran status) or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state, or federal laws. Worcester Academy fully complies with all government requirements for determining and implementing Affirmative Action policies related to the protected classes mentioned above.