This position will be for four (4) sport seasons (fall, winter, spring, summer) for 12 to 15 hours per week.  

A stipend of $3,750 per season, 15,000 for the school year. 

JOB TITLE:                            Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

CLASSIFICATION:                 Co-Curricular - MECU

REPORTS TO:                         Building Athletic Director

JOB SUMMARY:

• Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning programs for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills.
• Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes, if applicable.
• Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff.
• Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
2. Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes. 
3. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff. 
4. Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines. 
5. Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.    
6. Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.    
7. Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.   
8. Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, etc. 
9. 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. 
10. Work with building administrators to determine interest is starting a Weight Lifting Club utilizing Factor Points.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Kinesiology or related field (experience/certification may replace BS degree)
• A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency— for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) 
  • (CSCS. USAW. PES. IYCA. WITS. ACE. ATC and/or CPD)
• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications. 
• 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 
• Strong motivational abilities.  
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.  
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.  

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.  
• 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. 

Equipment/Materials Handled:

Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.  

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. 
• Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. 
• Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. 
• Interruptions of work are routine. 
• Flexibility and patience are required.  
• Must be self- motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.  
• Evening and weekend work may be expected. 
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions. 

Scope of work:

4 sport seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

12-15 hours per week

$3750 per season, $15,000 for year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Event Worker

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.