Head Athletic Performance Coach - Strength & Conditioning

The Head Athletic Performance Coach shall provide Christ-centered leadership in regards to student involvement and development.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. 
• Develop training plans based on scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, keeps accurate records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes during the school year as well as summer workouts. 
• Meets regularly with sport coaches to determine improvements that need to be made by the individual athletes.
• If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Head Athletic Performance Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. 
• Responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility. 
• Design and implements strength training and conditioning programs for all athletic programs at Savannah Christian by using research driven practices.  
• Work alongside the athletic training staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes.  
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches and sports medicine staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines. 
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress. 
• End of season analysis for each sports program. 
• Organize and operate the summer weight training program.
• Conduct annual review of departmental risk management plans. 
• Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance,  purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs. 
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school’s expectations for curricular and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Work hand and hand with program directors in terms of professional development. 
• Continue to expand the athletic performance program in 5th-7th grade

Qualifications:  

BS in Kinesiology or related field; a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency (NSCA, CSCS); a strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training; experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school population; evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills. 

Additionally, the PE/S&C Teacher must:

• Display a personal and professional behavior reflective of the characteristics of a Christ-follower
• Reflect excellence in curriculum content, planning, alignment, and delivery
• Demonstrate expertise in instructional practices, management, and assessments
• Establish an engaging learning environment and positive student relationships
• Contribute to collegiality, community, and school expectations
• Professing Christian with a Biblically sound faith experience that is clearly communicated.Holding a core belief in Biblical integration within a framework of academics, with the ability to implement and expand such a framework.
• Possessing the ability to create, direct, and maintain a total program that provides continuity and training that prepares students for performances, competitions, etc.
• Leading through service, encouragement, and strength.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. 
• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs. 
• Meet Safety and Health Requirements 
• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external  defibrillation (AED) certifications. 
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions. 
• Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.