Details
Posted: 27-May-22
Location: Atherton, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Athletics/PE
Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in Atherton, California, and established in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Menlo is dedicated to providing a challenging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletic programs. The School helps students develop positive values and nurtures character development in a supportive environment that upholds the highest moral and ethical standards. Our program encourages students to reach their fullest potential and to develop the skills necessary to respond intelligently and humanely to the complexities of a diverse and increasingly interconnected world.
Menlo School is seeking an exceptional individual to lead, coach, design and manage all phases of the Sports Performance and Wellness program in the Upper School and Middle School. The successful candidate will have high level coaching and training experience either at the high school, college and/or elite club level. The Director of Sports Performance & Wellness is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Sports Performance Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. This is a full-time, year-round position beginning in July 2022.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
- Work in cooperation with the sports medicine staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the sports performance staff.
- Maintain the strength and conditioning facilities, and establish policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.
- Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
- Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
- Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
- Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.
- Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricula and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.
- Supervises and conducts annual evaluation of sports performance staff, and ensures professional development opportunities for team members.
- Exemplifies and teaches the values of the Menlo Athletic Department (see below).
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Kinesiology or related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
- A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency—for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.
- Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
- A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
- Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.
- Strong motivational abilities.
- Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
- Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
WE OFFER
- An exceptional work environment and caring community
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Highly competitive salary
- A comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families
- Generous contributions to 403b retirement plan
- Free lunch on campus when school is in session
- On-campus child care center
- Many other perks and benefits
Menlo School is an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity employer, Menlo values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.
MENLO SCHOOL ATHLETICS VALUES: LIFE LESSONS THROUGH SPORT
Pursue Excellence
- Embrace and celebrate competitive excellence while taking responsibility for meeting the highest standards in both academics and athletics.
- Develop a growth mindset, build resiliency, and commit to continual improvement.
- Find joy in the process.
Celebrate Team
- Develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than yourself.
- Cherish the legacy you’re inheriting and recognize that it is a privilege to play sport at Menlo School.
- Recognize that everyone on the team is valuable, and treat them accordingly.
Honor the Game
- Perform as ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever-wider communities.
- Celebrate and honor your team, officials, opponents, school, fans and sport.
- Strive to compete at your highest level possible.
Uphold Strong Values
- Exhibit courage, appreciate inclusiveness and diversity, and commit to moral behavior.
- Act with integrity.
- Lead responsibly, with humility, honor, fairness, honesty, virtue, and character.