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Club Weightlifting Coach

Boston, MA

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A typical workweek for an Olympic Weightlifting Coach involves developing customized training programs, supervising athlete workouts, providing technical feedback, and monitoring progress and recovery. Coaches often conduct both group training sessions and one-on-one sessions, and may attend competitions or training camps on weekends or evenings. Collaboration with sports medicine professionals, nutritionists, and other coaches is common to ensure holistic athlete development. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining safety protocols and adjusting training plans based on athlete performance and goals.

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An Olympic Weightlifting Coach trains athletes in the sport of weightlifting, focusing on the two competitive lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. They develop training programs to improve strength, technique, and power while ensuring proper biomechanics to prevent injuries. Coaches also provide competition strategy, mental conditioning, and support for athletes at all levels, from beginners to elite competitors. Their role includes analyzing performance, correcting technique, and fostering a positive training environment.

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To thrive as an Olympic Weightlifting Coach, you need in-depth knowledge of weightlifting techniques, athlete development, and sports science, often supported by relevant coaching certifications such as those from USA Weightlifting or equivalent bodies. Familiarity with digital video analysis tools, strength and conditioning software, and injury prevention systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, motivational skills, and the ability to build trust are key soft skills that help you guide and inspire athletes. These skills and qualifications are vital for creating safe, effective training programs and achieving high levels of athlete performance.

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Club Weightlifting Coach

Club Weightlifting Coach

NorthEastern

Boston, MA

$15/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Weightlifting Coach will help supervise practices, meets, and provide constructive feedback on athlete form and weight selection. They will also help educate athletes on ways to improve besides weightlifting (nutrition, mobility, etc.)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and improve participant sport skills

  • Attend and supervise a majority of meets and practices, including evenings and weekends

  • Abide by all University/Club Sport rules and regulations, including the Club Sport Handbook

  • Promote good sportsmanship in and out of the weightroom

  • Submit Weekly Timesheets

  • Communicate with Associate Director of Club Sports as needed on issues associated with the club or any of its participants. These issues include, but are not limited to:

  • Travel

  • Equipment

  • Administrative tasks and responsibilities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure safety of participants and monitor environmental (field/court/playing surfaces) conditions

  • Ensure that Injury Reports are completed for each injury and are given to Assistant Director of Club Sports within 24 hours

  • Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

  • Able to attend practices (2025-26 practice times TBD, but will likely be evenings/nights 3x/week including 1 practice on Saturday/Sunday)

  • Able to attend USAW Collegiate Nationals with the team

  • Able to attend local weightlifting meets (4-5 a year)

  • Have either a background in physical therapy or strength training

  • Knowledgeable about the two main lifts in weightlifting (Snatch, Clean & Jerk)

  • Willing to help develop and coach a group of young athletes, some with little to no weightlifting experience

  • Able to give constructive criticism on an athlete's form and weight selection

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preferred 1+ year of Olympic Weightlifting coaching experience and 2+ years of Olympic Weightlifting experience.

  • High-level knowledge of the sport

  • Communication

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy items, up to 200lbs. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery requiring the use of protective clothing or gear.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate:

$15/HR

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