Description

Position Title: Athletic Performance Coach (High School)                      

Department: Athletics 

Reports To: Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Performance and Assistant Principal, Athletics

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt 

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100%

Schedule of Duties: 12 month 

Salary: $38.45 - $43.30 hourly

Position Purpose: The Athletic Performance Coach is responsible for supporting the health, safety, and physical development of Sacred Heart Prep student-athletes through the design and delivery of developmentally appropriate strength, conditioning, speed, mobility, and injury-prevention programs. Within a collaborative athletic performance model, this position carries a primary emphasis on high-speed, multidirectional field sports, while contributing to the broader athletic performance needs of the school. Working collaboratively within a tri-coach Athletic Performance model under the leadership of the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance, the position supports the Mission of the School and its Goals and Criteria.

Requirements

Specific Expectations for 100% FTE Coaches, Administrators and Staff in the Prep Athletic Department assigned to 10, 11 and 12 month schedules: In addition to duties and essential job functions listed in job descriptions, the following responsibilities are expected of all employees in the Prep Athletics Department assigned to 10, 11 and 12-month schedules: 

Attend the following events: Graduation, Convocation, Prep Coaches Meetings (Coaches and AD’s), Senior Athlete Exit Interviews (Head Coaches), End-of-Season Individual Athlete Meetings (Head Coaches), League Sport Meetings (Head Coaches), Mentoring Time (Head Coaches) – up to 2 hours/week in-season and out-of-season (not to conflict with faculty office hours and can be by phone if cleared with AD in advance), Director’s Day/Campus Safety, Open House, Freshmen Welcome Night, Seasonal Sports Parents Meetings, Coaches Seasonal Workshops, All-School Masses and Espacios.
Professional development as required by your supervisor, work beyond your regular hours when required by your supervisor, and attendance at, or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events as directed by your supervisor.
All non-exempt employees are required to accurately track their time and their paid time off in the payroll system.
*The agreement period for employees working 10, 11 and 12-month schedules remains as stated even in the case that the duty schedule is shifted to accommodate the sports season. All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law. In the case you are required to work outside of your normal work schedule; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible

Essential Functions

Collaborates with fellow Athletic Performance Coaches and the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance to design and implement comprehensive athletic performance programming across multiple sports.
Designs and delivers performance programs for male and female student-athletes that address the specific physiological and movement demands of field-based team sports, providing particular emphasis on acceleration, speed development, change of direction, energy system development, and injury-risk reduction for sports such as football, soccer, and lacrosse, while contributing to the broader athletic performance needs of the school. 
Leads the coordination of seasonal performance planning for designated field sport programs, including in-season, preseason, and off-season training phases.
Applies training principles relevant to multidirectional field sports, with particular value placed on experience supporting football and soccer athletes, including acceleration, change of direction, contact readiness, and repeat sprint ability.
Assists with athletic performance testing, data collection, and athlete monitoring to inform program design and progression.
Maintains consistent, professional communication and collaborates regularly with Athletic Performance staff, Sports Medicine staff, athletic administrators, sport coaches, and student-athletes.
Provides daily supervision of the weight room and training facilities, ensuring a safe, organized, and inclusive training environment.
Assists with the maintenance, organization, and safe operation of all athletic performance equipment.
Models and enforces proper training techniques, safety standards, and appropriate student-athlete conduct.
Supports injury-prevention initiatives and return-to-play protocols in collaboration with certified athletic trainers.
Works cooperatively with the athletic department and broader school community to support the academic and co-curricular development of student-athletes.
Attends required department meetings, professional development sessions, and school-wide events as directed.
Accurately tracks all hours worked and paid time off in the payroll system, as required for non-exempt employees.
Complies with all Sacred Heart Schools policies and procedures and all applicable governing body regulations, including those of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Responsible for collaborating across all sports and contribute to department-wide performance initiatives as needed.
Provides supervision, coaching support, and instructional assistance during athletic performance sessions led by other Athletic Performance Coaches as needed to ensure safe, effective, and collaborative program delivery.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Current professional certification through one of the following:National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS)
Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC)
USA Weightlifting (USAW) Performance Coach
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a high school and/or intercollegiate athletic performance setting.
Background and applied experience supporting football and soccer athletes strongly preferred, including speed development, strength programming, energy system development, and injury-prevention considerations specific to field sports.
Proficiency with athlete management and strength & conditioning software platforms such as Perch and TeamBuildr preferred, including experience with program delivery, athlete tracking, and data-informed training adjustments.
Demonstrated leadership, instructional, and facilitative skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English required; Spanish language proficiency is valued and strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated professionalism in working with coaches and student-athletes.
Ability to work successfully and effectively with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHP community.
Working knowledge of computers and basic software programs.
Good role model and demonstrated excellent ethics.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
Clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools, including professionalism, integrity, equity, and inclusion.
 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Works in a highly active, fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and frequent interaction with students and staff.
Work occurs in weight rooms, athletic facilities, offices, and outdoor environments.
Work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Regular tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing 20–50 pounds regularly.
Ability to lift heavy objects (50–100 pounds) when demonstrating exercises, moving equipment, and spotting athletes safely.