Strength & Conditioning Coach - Vancouver Public Schools

Flexibility in working hours required

For the 2023-2024 school year

Fair Labor Standards Act:

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS).  All applications are considered and reviewed.  The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process.  As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Definition:

This position provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of nutrition, strength training, agility, and physical conditioning for all student athletes and sports teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, Technical degree, or certificate program in strength training or a related field; Successful experience within the last ten (10) years may be substituted on a year for year basis for education
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Valid Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certificate, preferred
• Two years of strength training experience, preferred
• Recent experience with K-12 athletes, preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively with student and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Essential Functions:

• Design, demonstrate, implement, and supervise a safe and effective strength training and conditioning program for all teams and individuals
• Provide student athletes with guidance and proper training for free weights and other strength training equipment
• Be present and punctual for all workouts with student athletes
• Provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention to student athletes and coaches
• Maintain athlete records in order to track athlete progress, communicate this information with coaches, and use athlete data in order to assess training program effectiveness
• Provide emergency or first aid care
• Properly maintain school facilities including the weight room and equipment
• Update the building Athletic Director on equipment needs and/or recommended upgrades needed in the weight room
• Coordinate with building Athletic Director on the purchasing of supplies or equipment
• Coordinate season schedule with building Athletic Directors and coaches
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community

• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions:

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds

Such alternative to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the District finds appropriate and acceptable. It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district. Athletic Support employees appointed a position in any given school year may be re-appointed to the same position for the subsequent school year without further posting.