To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Must have a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Kinesiology, Physical Education or a related field. A strong working knowledge of all areas of physical education including anatomy, nutrition, exercise technique, metabolic conditioning and kinesiology is required. This would include experience in strength and conditioning for high school populations. Must be able to work independently and to anticipate needs of department members. Computer competency and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel are necessary. It is also important to be comfortable in outdoor settings in order to help with SAQ classes, team warmups and team conditioning. Attention to detail with a balanced view of the overall activities and mission of the School is imperative. Language Skills Ability to relate well with colleagues and maintain an appropriate teacher/student relationship with all students. Interpersonal Skills Ability to relate well with people of all ages, providing strong leadership, exhibiting the ability to be flexible, optimistic, energetic, and possessive of an excellent sense of humor. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The activity level in the work environment can be very high at peak times, and is characterized by potential interruptions due to parent and student service – including walk-ins and telephone calls. The noise level in the environment will vary. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors. The job responsibilities will require time spent both indoors and outdoors. There is the likelihood of evening and weekend work. |