Sports Performance Coach

Sports Performance Coach

MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - 3.2

Los Angeles, CA Job Details Part-time $35 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification First Aid Certification AED Certification Full Job Description Our Mission Our school, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the school we build today. It is our mission to educate our children so they can surpass us. Position Overview Milken Community School is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated and enthusiastic Sports Performance Coach. A strong individual that can assist the Head of Sports Performance design and implement year-round sports-specific performance programs for student-athletes in grades 6-12. The Sports Performance Coach will help develop safe, age appropriate and sport specific programs that target to improve strength, speed, mobility, injury prevention and overall athletic performance. Key Responsibilities Assist the Head of Sports Performance with designing and implementing year-round sport-specific strength and conditioning programs, including pre-season, in-season, and off-season workouts, for all school sanctioned athletic teams. Supervise weight room sessions and ensure a safe and structured training environment. Instruct and demonstrate proper exercise technique, movement patterns and injury prevention strategies. Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes. As well as, creating warm ups and prevention programs for each program. Track athlete progress and assist with adjusting programs based on development and performance goals. Assist with educating student-athletes on recovery techniques, basic nutrition, and performance habits. Assist with maintaining a clean and organized facility. Foster a positive, disciplined and motivating training environment for all student-athletes. Assist the Head of Sports Performance run clinics on weekday evenings and weekends (Sundays). Possibly teach a weight training class for students grades 9-12. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications A current strength and conditioning or sports performance certification from a nationally recognized, accredited certifying organization is required. For example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, Physical Education, or a related field preferred. Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification. Strong knowledge of sport-specific strength training, speed development, mobility, and injury prevention. Strong knowledge of strength training teaching techniques. Ability to communicate effectively with student athletes and coaches. Ability to make quick modifications to workouts based on athletes' needs due to injury. Physical Requirements Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes the ability to supervise student-athletes in a training environment; instruct and demonstrate exercises, movement patterns, and equipment use. Move throughout indoor and outdoor athletic facilities; remain in a stationary position for extended periods as needed; and move or lift training equipment, consistent with program needs, that could exceed 40 lbs. 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. May include early morning, evening and weekend work. As well as make site visits, depending on the season/sport, as needed. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Standard On-Campus Hours:

Hours will vary based on athletic seasons and events; occasional Sundays, nights, and early mornings are required. All schedules are subject to change.

Salary Range:

$35/hour For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website. Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse, and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from a wide spectrum of faith and cultural backgrounds.