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Strength and Conditioning - Physical Education Teacher
Position Purpose 
The Strength and Conditioning Teacher/Coach is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that promotes the physical development, athletic performance, and overall well-being of Southport High School student-athletes. This position serves as both a classroom teacher during the school day and an athletic performance coach outside of the instructional day. During the school day, the Strength and Conditioning Teacher provides high-quality instruction through varsity weight training courses, designing engaging lessons aligned to Indiana Academic Standards for Physical Education while teaching proper exercise techniques, movement mechanics, injury prevention, nutrition, goal setting, and lifelong fitness principles. The teacher monitors student progress, provides timely feedback, assesses student learning, maintains accurate records, and fosters a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that supports the growth of every student. Outside of the instructional day, the Strength and Conditioning Coach collaborates with athletic coaches, administrators, and athletic trainers to design and implement year-round strength and conditioning programs that enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and support the development of student-athletes across all sports. The coach provides supervision and instruction during after-school and summer training sessions, promotes a culture of accountability, leadership, discipline, and teamwork, and serves as a positive mentor who empowers students to reach their full potential both on and off the field. The successful candidate is committed to building meaningful relationships with students and staff, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion, and supporting Southport High School's mission by developing strong, confident, resilient, and well-rounded student-athletes.
Essential Job Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Develop lesson plans utilizing the NIET Best Practice Instructional Rubric to ensure effective instruction and participate in Cluster professional development in order to grow as a professional educator.

Equipment 
Uses standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.
Travel Requirements 
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rates
PEA certified position.
Work Schedule
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Long-term athletic program development
• Program design
• Safe spotting and weight room management
• Age-appropriate strength training
• Speed, agility, and quickness training
• Plyometrics
• Recovery and regeneration strategies
• Sports nutrition fundamentals
• Injury prevention and return-to-play considerations
• Builds positive relationships with students from all sports and ability levels
• Holds students accountable while creating an encouraging environment
• Communicates effectively with coaches and parents
• Models professionalism, integrity, and consistenc.
• Creates an inclusive program where every student feels welcome
• Emphasizes character, leadership, discipline, and teamwork in addition to athletic performance
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents, and staff
• Proven ability to report work on a regular and punctual basis
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to meet professional teacher education requirements of school and district
• Ability to encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and to use that information to adjust teaching strategies
• Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Proven ability to establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time.  Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds.  Very Frequent Ability to carry 25 pounds.  Very Frequent Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.  Occasional Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.  Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.  Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment.  Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions.  Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Current Indiana Teacher's License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Background in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or a related field is preferred

Experience 

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status                               Exempt