Description
Coach athletes in strength, speed, agility, mobility, and conditioning to enhance performance and reduce injury. Design and implement periodized training programs, demonstrate proper technique and equipment use, evaluate fitness and movement, and adjust plans based on data and collaboration with sport and medical staffs.
- • Plan, organize, and lead strength, speed, agility, and conditioning sessions.
- • Design periodized training programs aligned with sport calendars and competition demands.
- • Assess athletes’ movement, strength, power, speed, and energy-system fitness.
- • Instruct and demonstrate proper lifting techniques and movement mechanics.
- • Monitor training loads, wellness, and readiness; adjust programming accordingly.
- • Implement dynamic warm-ups, mobility, and recovery protocols.
- • Develop injury-risk reduction strategies and collaborate on return-to-play plans.
- • Enforce safety rules and maintain a safe training environment.
- • Explain and supervise safe use of weight-room and conditioning equipment.
- • Track, analyze, and report performance metrics and testing results.
- • Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete performance.
- • Coordinate training schedules with practices, competition, travel, and academics.
- • Educate athletes on nutrition, hydration, and sleep within scope; refer to specialists as needed.
- • Select, maintain, and inventory strength and conditioning equipment and supplies.
- • Oversee budget and purchasing for the weight room and related technologies.
- • Supervise and mentor assistant coaches, interns, and student workers.
- • Communicate goals, progress, and expectations to athletes, sport coaches, and parents where applicable.
- • Develop pre-season screening, baseline testing, and post-season evaluations.
- • Utilize sport science tools (e.g., GPS, force plates, HR monitors) to inform training.
- • Create individualized modifications for injured or limited athletes.
- • Keep abreast of evolving strength and conditioning research, rules, technologies, and best practices.
- • Plan and conduct clinics, camps, and educational sessions on conditioning topics.
- • Develop and rehearse emergency action plans; maintain CPR/AED readiness.
- • Ensure compliance with organizational, league, and governing-body policies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
