Extra Duty Strength and Conditioning Trainer High School

Hazelwood School District - JOB DESCRIPTION

Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Position : Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Reports to : Activity Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Strength and Conditioning Trainer 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 Trainer devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Trainer 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 Trainer will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Trainer 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.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports trainers, and athletes.
• 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 in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
• Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance and purchase of new equipment.
• 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.
• Complete all district's yearly safe schools videos / MSHSAA (1st Aid AED, CPR, Concussion) training.

Physical / Visual Activities or Demands :

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 hardwood 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 assignments without direct supervision. 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids

Computer and related software and test equipment, analyzers, and tool kit.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

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