Strength and Conditioning Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics & Sports Medicine, the Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes’ fitness/strength, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the athletic training staff. The 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.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach also will be instrumental in website development, social media, public relations, game day setup, and new program development as a member of the Athletic Department.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School’s Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto.  Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times.  Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

1. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is a member of the athletic department and reports directly to the Athletic Director. 

2. Uses athletic achievement to promote the mission and vision of Maranatha High School.

3. Creates plans to further promote Maranatha’s athletic department to attract, retain, and build relationships within the Pasadena community and surrounding areas. Act as an ambassador for the athletic program to create and cultivate relationships that garner interest in Maranatha High School.

4. Collaborate with the athletic department to develop summer programs to further enhance Maranatha’s footprint in the community. This will include our desired outreach programs to local, state, and national schools to showcase our athletic programs with an intentional Christian belief and message.

5. Demonstrate athletic leadership skills and Godly characteristics.

6. Demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program.

7. Exhibits Christian values and utilizes God’s word when promoting and celebrating athletic achievement in a Christ-like manner.

8. 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 and our country's Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.

9. Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.

10. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches and athletic training staff.

11. Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

12. Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.

13. Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and at the conclusion of each sport season.

14. Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.

15. Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.

16. Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricula and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively

2. Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information.

3. Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Athletic Director.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Education

1. Minimum Education requirements of a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution.
2. BS in Kinesiology or related field.
3. A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency—for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.
4. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
5. A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
6. Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.
7. Strong motivational abilities.
8. Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
9. Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Experience 

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
2. Proven and successful record in athletic leadership, communications, and project-oriented job completions, preferably in faith-based institutions.
3. Substantial and successful experience in faith-based educational institutions at the high school and/or college/university level.
4. Understanding and appreciation for a variety of sports as well as the academic landscape of a school.

Language Skills

1. Requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and vendors.
3. Must be able to speak effectively one-on-one and in large groups, as well as inspire students, faculty and staff through the promotion of athletic achievement.

Additional Requirements

1. Ability to forecast a vision in both digital communications, website structure, and service-related projects.
2. Experienced, creative and compassionate visionary leader, able to relate to faculty, staff, parents, students, and alumni, as well as the community at large.
3. Must be digital and social media savvy.
4. Employees are encouraged to be active in their local churches.

Mental Demands

1. Accept responsibility for own actions.
2. Follow through on commitments.
3. Ability to manage time well. 
4. Self-starter who can organize work and time without needing significant direction.
5. Must enjoy and effectively work in fast-paced, complex organizations demonstrating a positive “can do” attitude.
6. Credibility, approachability, professionalism, integrity, and patience are all needed to be successful in this role.
7. A good, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS.

Terms

At-will

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director or Athletics & Sports Medicine, usually annually.

Work Environment

1. The work environment can be indoors and/or outdoors. The environment is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.
2. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
3. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors.
4. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine.
5. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.
6. Evening and weekend work will be expected. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employees.

EXHIBIT A

STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Statement of Faith is the central statement of Maranatha High School in matters of identity and nature, core beliefs that guide our learning, teaching and living. In faithfulness to God, we joyfully and humbly affirm the following Statement of Faith.

Article #1- THE BIBLE

a.     We believe that the Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) and that it is without error in the original writings. The Scriptures are profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), that the person may be complete in Christ.

b.     We believe that the Bible in its entirety, both Old and New Testament (all 66 books), is true, unchangeable, and authoritative for life and godliness (2 Timothy 3:15-17). It is the complete revelation of God’s will for salvation, sufficient for all that He requires us to believe and do, and final in its authority over every domain of knowledge. Thus the entire Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of historical facts and people (John 17:17).

c.     We believe that the canon (standard) of the Bible is complete and final and that nothing else needs to be added to it (Revelation 22:18-19).

Article #2- THE TRINITY

a.     We believe in the Godhead, the Trinity (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19-20) who eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

b.     We believe in God the Father who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He eternally exists (Gen. 1:1).

c.     We believe in Jesus the Son, who was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) and born of Mary, a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27). His mission was to come to earth to die for the sins of humanity in order to redeem us. He later resurrected physically (1 Corinthians 15:12-17), thus confirming His deity and truth claims. 

d.     We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity who indwells and seals all believers in Christ. He is a person and possesses all the attributes of God. He is God (Ephesians 1:13-14).

Article #3- SALVATION

a.   We believe that salvation is a gift from God and comes purely by grace through faith in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10). 

b.   We believe that those who confess and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved (Romans 10:9-10). This will result in a relationship with God through Christ for eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10).

c.   We believe that the message of the Gospel begins with the bad news that all are sinners apart from Christ (Romans 3:10; 3:23; 6:23) and that we all desperately need a Savior who is Jesus (Acts 4:12). We believe the Gospel’s good news is that once we believe in Christ alone we will be his children (John 1:12).

d.   We believe that once a person puts their faith in Jesus Christ they will be washed and regenerated by the person of the Holy Spirit and forgiven of their sins (1John 1:9; 1 John 2:2). This will lead, for anyone who has experienced the person of the Holy Spirit, to being sealed in Him, who is given as the pledge of our inheritance with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:13-14).

e.   We believe that all who reject Christ will suffer eternal separation and suffering in hell in a state of unutterable, endless torment and anguish (2 Thess. 1:5-11).

Article #4- THE CHURCH and CHRIST'S RETURN

a.   We believe that the Church consists of all believers in Christ who are a part, locally and universally, through the baptizing of the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 12:13). As a result, all believers are a part of the body and bride of Christ.

b.   We believe that the person of Jesus will return again bodily and visibly in the unknown future (1 Thessalonians 5:2). This is the glorious and blessed hope of the believer.

This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Maranatha’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Head of School and Board of Trustees are Maranatha’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application, consistent with historical, evangelical Protestant interpretation, for the purposes of your relationship with Maranatha.

By signing below, Employee acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Statement of Faith.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________                       Date: ______________________