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The Ames High School coaching staff is seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2024-25 school year.
Work Schedule: 2-3 hours per day with various days/hours due to training.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Provides a proper warmup and stretching routine prior to all lifting sessions.
- Ensures a safe working environment for all student-athletes during training sessions.
- Teaches and models proper foundational technique for all required lifts.
- Guides entry-level lifters with basic technique and provides advanced technique to more experienced lifters.
- Uses regular assessments to promote strength and conditioning growth and progress.
- Monitors student-athlete attendance.
- Communicates effectively with all students, coaches, and AD during the summer and school year on all information needed to run a successful strength and conditioning program.
- Acts as a positive and engaged instructor and attends all sessions on time.
- Maintains the security of the building and fitness center at all times when not in use.
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
- Abides by strict confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications:
- A current Iowa Department of Education coaching authorization or coaching endorsement.
- Concussion certification.
- Experience coaching at the high school or middle school level preferred.
Click here for information on how to obtain coaching authorization: Iowa DoE coaching authorization
The successful candidate will:
- Have the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
- Possess knowledge of rules and regulations.
- Exhibit strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Have coaching and/or leadership experience.
- Possess substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of sports and continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
- Serve as an appropriate role model for student-athletes through their instructions and actions.
- Create a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment for all athletes and staff.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Compensation: $5,935 season stipend.
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