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Director of Fitness & Performance Training

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Director of Fitness & Performance Training Job Title: Director of Fitness & Performance Training Job Type: Full-time, 12-month position Reports Directly to: The Athletic Director Start Date: August 1 st, 2023 *Potential part-time assistant role available starting June 5 th where the summer would be used as a trial period Job Summary: The Director of Fitness & Performance Training is responsible for designing and implementing safe and appropriate training programs for all student athletes and Fitness and Performance Training Classes. The Director will mentor, educate, develop, and empower the Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training while overseeing all sports using the weight room, court, or field work for fitness and performance training. The Director will also be responsible for leading extracurricular activities, events, and drop off/pick up duties as needed. Qualifications: Landmark’s Athletic Department is looking for a Director of Fitness and Performance Training to start August 1, 2023. The most important aspect of this position is their humility. We are only interested in teachable and humble candidates. The candidate must be a hungry, a lifelong learner, and proactive by wanting to go above and beyond in every task asked to do. The candidate must be able to mentor and develop the Assistant Director. We are looking for coaches who are highly motivated and passionate about training athletes in regards to physical preparation, injury reduction, and most of all character development. The coach will be expected to mentor/develop the Assistant Director and possible interns in motivation strategies, on-the-job communication skills, periodization and programming, movement coaching, and professional career development. Required: Landmark Christian School is a distinctively Christian Private School that celebrates a highly diverse student-athlete population and is located in Fairburn Georgia. Therefore, the applicant must be a Christian and provide a statement of faith. Applicants must be certified through the NSCA to have their CSCS or through the CSCCA and hold their SCCC. They must have their CPR/AED up to date. They must have a bachelors degree in an Exercise Science-related field. 3 years+ High School/College experience in Strength and Conditioning. Preferred: USAW Certification. Leadership Development experience. Experience working with high school and middle school athletes. High School and/or Middle School teaching experience (specifically in the weight room). Multi-sport experience (both in playing multiple sports and the experience in training multiple sport athletes) 5 years+ High School/College experience in Strength and Conditioning Previous Director experience. Staff development experience. Master’s Degree in an Exercise Science related field. Roles and Responsibilities: The Director will have two main responsibilities, one in athletics and the other in academics. Athletics (Performance Training Focus): Educate, motivate, empower, and provide leadership training for student athletes Focus on preparing, protecting, and performing to build champions for life for the Glory of God Design adaptable programs for multi-sport athletes in different training phases Use evidence-based research and knowledge to reduce the risk of injury and optimize speed, strength, power, endurance, and movement efficiency Set up and break down weight room and equipment before, during, and after lifting or movement sessions Maintain weight room equipment and facility structure Build positive relationships with students and student-athletes, serve them often, and live as a role model for them Lead interns and Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training in professional development and on-the-job training/mentoring Operation of the facility including cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep. Athletics Schedule: Mon - Thur 3:30pm - 6:30pm (6 training slots, all 30min long at least) Fri - Zero Period 6:30-7:30am (full hour training slot) Sat - 8:30-9:30am (Extra Strength and/or Recover Session) *Fall only Summer: Mon - Thur 8:00-12pm Football 8-11am, All other sports 11-12pm Academics (Fitness and Performance Training Focus): Teach Fitness and Performance Training classes during Fall and Spring semesters Provide professional development, staff development, planning, and margin during open periods Mentor, educate, develop, and empower the Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training Design and implement safe and appropriate training for all student-athletes and Fitness and Performance Training Classes Academics Schedule: Fall/Spring Semesters: 7:40-3:30pm Teaching the Fitness and Performance Training Classes (30min long, Th/W 75min long) There will be at least 2 open periods in the day for professional development, staff development, planning, and margin. Main Responsibilities: Develop safe and appropriate training programs for all student-athletes and Fitness and Performance Training Classes Mentor, educate, develop, and empower the Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training Oversee all sports using the weight room, court, or field work for fitness and performance training Implement adaptable programs for all the multi-sport athletes in the different phases of training (off-season, pre-season, in-season, post-season) Use evidence-based, experienced-based research and knowledge when programming for optimal speed, strength, power, endurance, and movement efficiency as well as reduced risk of injury Set up and break down of weight room and equipment before, during, and after the lifting or movement sessions Weight Room Maintenance Each semester do an inventory check on all the equipment and facility structure to see what is faulty and needs to be replaced and what is safe and functional Daily clean used equipment, benches, machines, and weight room Positive Influence and Motivation for all the students and student-athletes Motivate each athlete by getting to know their name, their why, and building a positive relationship with them built on trust, respect, love, and care Serve them often by praying for them, being friendly to them, and speaking life to them and over them Live as a role model for them in purity, conduct, speech, exercise, eating, sleep, and life choices Lead interns and Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training in professional development and on-the-job training/mentoring Weekly staff development meetings with interns and Assistant Director of Fitness and Performance Training Staff Development - Weekly meets with interns and Assistant and/or interns to cover topics such as: -Program Design -Overview of Coach -Mental Training -Communication Skills -Olympic Training -Relationship Building -Coaching 101 -Strength/Power Training -Resume Building -Nutrition -Professional Development -Certification Preparation -How to order equipment -Portfolio training and resume building -Interview preparation and follow up -Recovery -Networking -Knowledge Questionnaire -Practical Skill Testing -Video Film Analysis -Research on the Profession -Being teachable -How to work the budget -Personal development strategies -Being humble -How to order equipment -Discipline -How to grow in their faith -How to share their faith -How to grow through being uncomfortable -Leadership development -How to do a site visit and network -How to be loud, have a presence -How to care for athletes -How to motivate athletes -Growth through feedback -How to talk with AT’s and SC’s -How to speak the proper language -How to have thick skin -Injury modification lifts/exercises -Time management strategies -How to be proactive -How to work with many different sports Salary and Benefits: These will be discussed during the second phase of the interview process. Reasons to apply: The opportunity to mentor, train, and develop young men and women for the Glory of God! Great work-life balance including most weekends, school holidays, and up to 9 weeks of paid leave! Competitive salary and benefits! Valuable experience in coaching many different teams including both the Olympic sports and Football team! The opportunity to help Landmark “Prepare Every Student to Impact the World for Christ!” The opportunity to build a foundation and legacy for Landmark Athletics and the Landmark community! The opportunity to help design and run a brand-new weight room! Hands-on coaching experience at a competitive k-12 Private School Program! The opportunity to train and develop staff! The opportunity to instill leadership principles and life values at a crucial age group for 6-12th graders! Next Steps: Applicants should apply by sending a Cover Letter, a Resume, a Statement of Faith, and a list of 6 references all as one PDF to Emily Torrenga, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, at etorrenga@landmark-cs.org with the subject line saying: Director of Fitness and Performance Training Application. Interviews will begin immediately. The Cover Letter should include the following: 1. Why you are interested in the position? 2. Why you are qualified for the position. 3. What your top 5 strengths are as a person with an example of each strength in action? 4. What your top 5 weaknesses are as a person? Provide an example of each weakness in action and how you learned from that experience. 5. How you would make Landmark a better place if you were hired, specifically for the School, the Athletics Program, the Fitness and Performance Training Program, the PE Program, and the impact you would have on the sport teams and sport coaches you work with. The Statement of Faith should include the following: 1. How you became a Christian. 2. What the gospel is. 3. Your current situation and involvement with a local church. 4. Your biggest failure in your faith and what you learned from it. 5. The most important lesson you have learned in your faith journey. The References should include the following: 1. 1 from your former/current boss. 2. 1 from your former/current employee. 3. 1 from your friend group.

Qualifications:
Qualifications: Landmark’s Athletic Department is looking for a Director of Fitness and Performance Training to start August 1, 2023. The most important aspect of this position is their humility. We are only interested in teachable and humble candidates. The candidate must be a hungry, a lifelong learner, and proactive by wanting to go above and beyond in every task asked to do. The candidate must be able to mentor and develop the Assistant Director. We are looking for coaches who are highly motivated and passionate about training athletes in regards to physical preparation, injury reduction, and most of all character development. The coach will be expected to mentor/develop the Assistant Director and possible interns in motivation strategies, on-the-job communication skills, periodization and programming, movement coaching, and professional career development. Required: Landmark Christian School is a distinctively Christian Private School that celebrates a highly diverse student-athlete population and is located in Fairburn Georgia. Therefore, the applicant must be a Christian and provide a statement of faith. Applicants must be certified through the NSCA to have their CSCS or through the CSCCA and hold their SCCC. They must have their CPR/AED up to date. They must have a bachelors degree in an Exercise Science-related field. 3 years+ High School/College experience in Strength and Conditioning. Preferred: USAW Certification. Leadership Development experience. Experience working with high school and middle school athletes. High School and/or Middle School teaching experience (specifically in the weight room). Multi-sport experience (both in playing multiple sports and the experience in training multiple sport athletes) 5 years+ High School/College experience in Strength and Conditioning Previous Director experience. Staff development experience. Master’s Degree in an Exercise Science related field.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, Landmark employment application, and references to Emily Torrenga, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, at etorrenga@landmark-cs.org.

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