Fitness Center Manager and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Staff Exempt - Full-Time 

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Fitness Center Manager and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is a full-time staff position reporting to the Director of Athletics. This individual will be responsible for the safety, operations, and pedagogical excellence of our fitness facilities. In addition to working with student-athletes and coaches, this position will also teach multiple sections of middle school physical education that will introduce students to the fundamentals of strength training.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily operations of the Fitness Center, including opening/closing procedures, scheduling facility hours, and ensuring a safe, supervised environment for students. 
• Perform regular safety inspections of fitness equipment; coordinate repairs and manage the procurement of new equipment within the annual budget
• Develop and execute year-round, sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams.
• Work closely with coaches to schedule and create training programs for athletes. 
• Teach up to three Physical Education courses focused on the fundamentals of the fitness center. 
• Introduce foundational movements and fitness literacy to middle schoolers in a way that is engaging and age-appropriate. 
• Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students.
• Fulfill daily Homeroom responsibilities, including submitting student attendance, making daily announcements, and ensuring students start their day prepared.
• Use Marlborough’s learning management system for attendance, curriculum materials, and digital gradebook maintenance.
• Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment to enhance student participation.
• Collaborate and maintain regular communication with the Athletics Department, Physical Education, student services, deans, and administrators.
• Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.
• Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing and joy in learning. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $71,000 to $86,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to voluntary benefits and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Generous time-off allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlboroughschool.org. 

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND  REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field. 
• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience coaching athletes; experience in a school setting is a plus.
• Enjoy collaboration and have the ability to execute curriculum as part of a teaching team. 
• Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.

• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

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