Sports Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Job Description

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars throughout New York City. We are redefining what's possible in public education.

• Develop and execute individualized strength and conditioning programs tailored to meet the needs and goals of scholar-athletes.
• Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate scholar-athletes' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to design progressive training protocols focusing on strength, speed, agility, flexibility, and injury prevention.

• Conduct group workouts and training sessions for sports teams and individual athletes.
• Instruct proper techniques for weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises, and other fitness activities.
• Provide guidance on nutrition and recovery strategies to optimize performance and promote overall health.

• Track scholar-athletes' progress and performance improvements over time.
• Adjust training programs based on assessment results and feedback to ensure continuous development and growth.
• Maintain detailed records of workouts, attendance, and performance metrics.

• Work collaboratively with sports coaches and athletic staff to support athletes' development and performance goals.
• Communicate regularly with coaches, parents, and school administrators regarding student-athletes' progress and program updates.
• Promote a positive and motivating environment that fosters teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

• Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools
• Collaborate with coaches across the SA network to build a world-class athletics program
• Inspire a love for sport and encourage critical thinking through rigorous instruction
• Coordinate and lead family meetings
• Receive routine, ongoing feedback and support from an outstanding leadership team and faculty

• Implement a comprehensive and inclusive sports program to compete in internal and external leagues
• Implement a curriculum that contains goals and benchmarks for scholars to meet
• Implement lesson plans and activities that introduce scholars to the basics of physical movement through multiple sports
• Encourage scholars to engage in regular physical activity and develop a lifelong interest in sports and physical activity.
• Expected to Work on weekends and travel between different training sites depending on the sport.
• Expected to lift heavy items and equipment.

• Have experience working as a strength coach or personal trainer, preferably in a high school or collegiate setting.
• Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification preferred.