Job Opportunity

*YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD*

Seeking qualified applicants for the following:

*/Strength and Conditioning Coach
2 Year Contract/*

This position will be responsible for assisting the Athletic Manager and school administration in the delivery and leading of programs and maintenance of various athletic facilities in Bill Crothers Secondary School.

Areas of Responsibility:

Instructional Leadership

* Organizes and administers the overall strength and conditioning
program at Bill Crothers Secondary School.
* Co-ordinates and delivers athlete preparation, injury prevention
and related services to students and staff of B.C.S.S.
* Collaborates with Health and Physical Education (H.P.E.)
department, to deliver and evaluate fitness assessments and
athletic training sessions to students within the H.P.E. curriculum.
* Understanding of LTAD and developmental age appropriate training
required;
* Integrate Long Term Athlete Development (CS4L) philosophies
throughout all aspects of the Strength and Conditioning program.
* Manages the maintenance and service of fitness and training
facilities.
* Develops appropriate rules and regulations governing the school
fitness centre.
* Assists in the development, research and purchase of physical
fitness equipment and training aids.
* Facilitates maximum usage and accessibility of all facilities
throughout the school day.
* Assists in coverage at athletic events.
* ATC, CATA, or experience as a therapist or in the area of injury
and prevention an asset.
* Previous high performance sport experience an asset.
* Yoga and Pilates experience or certification an asset.
* Track (sprints) and Olympic weightlifting experience or
certification an asset.
* National Coaching Certification an asset.
* Experience creating and delivering presentations on related matter
to large groups an asset.

Professional Development

* Provides leadership and instruction to athletic coaches, physical
education teachers and students and staff in the use of fitness
equipment and training of athletes.
* Conducts in service meetings with physical education teachers and
athletic coaches
* Motivates and encourages athletes and students to participate in
off-season conditioning program and physical fitness program as
part of the Bill Crothers S.S. wellness program.
* Participates in continuous study and attends relevant conferences
and workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence.

School and Community Relations

* Oversees the promotion of the schools physical fitness and
athletic strength and conditioning programs.
* Promotes cooperation among and between members of the coaching
staff, faculty, support personnel and administrators for the
general advancement of the physical fitness and athletic
conditioning program
* Organizes the recruitment, mentoring and supervision of Strength &
Conditioning internship students.
* Acts as the district expert in physical fitness and athletic
conditioning.
* Creates working relationships with sport medicine doctors,
therapists, mental performance consultants, and nutritionists in
order to build a network that can be utilized on demand for
various student needs.

*Qualifications:*

* A university or college degree in sport management or kinesiology
or Canadian Strength Conditioning Specialist or a related
discipline is required.
* A minimum of one year’s related experience is required.
* Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and
computer skills are required.
* Ability to motivate and encourage others and deal effectively with
a variety of individuals and groups.

*Salary Range: $41,625 - $46,853 (as of September 1, 2010)*

*Please note:* This is a two year contract position ending on or about August 2012. Applications will not be accepted later than September 3, 2010.

Applications can be submitted electronically by clicking *here *.

*Only candidates selected to take part in our selection process will be contacted. All others applicants are thanked for their interest.*

/We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities and people./

Diane Giangrande
Chair of the Board Ken Thurston
Director of Education

/(As a condition of and prior to commencing employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from York Regional Police, obtained within the last 6 months and a satisfactory medical examination report.)/