“Poly’s mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and—above all—character.”

Poly Prep Country Day School announces a search for Strength and Conditioning Coach.

A successful candidate will understand and articulate the role that athletics and physical wellness contributes to the holistic development of young adults.  

This position reports to the Head of Athletics. Poly Prep is looking for an individual with strong backgrounds in both interscholastic athletics and physical education.  Candidates should be knowledgeable about fitness training and wellness, be able to articulate a long-term strategic vision for the strength conditioning program, and understands how fitness and athletics fits into a rigorous academic environment. 

Poly Prep is a community dedicated to providing a diverse, equitable, and just education for our students. We seek an individual who is committed to promoting these values, and whose personal integrity and collegiality will enrich a high-achieving community.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the Varsity Weight Room.
• Design, implement and conduct sport specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for all student-athletes to both optimize performance and decrease injury potential.
• Schedule, supervise and instruct student–athletes and coaches in all facets of weight training, conditioning, and nutrition.
• Work effectively with a diverse population and provide a supportive, motivating and safe working environment for student-athletes.
• Assist in the implementation of rehab programs prescribed by the sports medicine staff.
• Develop and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs.
• Oversee general activities in varsity weight room and assist teams, coaches, staff and student-athletes as needed.
• Supervision of work study students.
• Some weekend and holiday work will be required based on specific sports seasons and team travel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Athletics.

How to apply: Interested individuals should email a cover letter, resume and a list of references to: Richard Corso, Head of Athletics at hiring+athletics@polyprep.org.