PT Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

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• Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350.
• The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8.
• The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road.
• Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom.
• We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills.
• GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

• Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to start in September 2026.
• 10 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
• The Assistant Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports and student-athletes, with three major goals: improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills.
• The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athletic records, and teaches strength and conditioning/exercise physiology classes.
• The Strength and Conditioning coach meets regularly with sports coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on.
• If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning coach will consult with the sports medicine staff.
• The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and establishing policies, plans, and for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Include:
• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in‐season, off‐season, and pre‐season for all school‐sanctioned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices
• Work in cooperation with the athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sports coaches and sports medicine team, fostering an environment that demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural competency
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program for student-athletes and general fitness participants.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sports coaches
• Conduct an annual needs‐analysis for each sports team in conjunction with the sports coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan in collaboration with the

Director of Sports Medicine

• Work in collaboration with the Athletic Director to complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchasing of new equipment, and staffing needs
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school’s expectations

• for curricular and extra‐curricular activities
• Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes
• Responsible for the overall appearance and functionality of the fitness areas
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Kinesiology or related field
• 3+ years of experience in coaching, strength, and conditioning, or equivalent combination of education and experience as a strength and conditioning coach
• A current relevant profession, certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency– for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification
• Experience working with TeamBuildr software
• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training, including the ability to use data and information effectively
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations
• Strong motivational abilities
• The ability to interact and lead positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athlete
• Ability to visually monitor athletes
• Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 100 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 100 lbs.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent