Job Title: Strength Coach/Weight Room Supervisor
Reports to: Athletic Director
Terms and Conditions: 1.5 hours/day Monday - Thursday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Stipend: Per Faculty Senate contract, level 6 stipend, 1.0 FTE
Stipend amount pending, to be determined by new contract.
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OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. OPRF’s goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Position Summary: Strength Coach/Weight Room Supervisor will develop, implement and supervise comprehensive, sport specific training programs to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries. They will be responsible for the maintenance of the weight rooms and all equipment. Because of the nature of this position, coaching is not allowed as the needs for after school are significant.

Certifications:

Degree in fitness and or strength and conditioning fields preferred
Possession or ability to obtain within one year Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) Certification as provided by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Qualifications:

Ability to assemble and analyze data, and create effective strength and conditioning programs for all students.
Ability to prepare individualized and team exercise programs.
Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and distinctly with students, staff, and outside agencies.
Effective leadership skills.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques for all lifts and spot. Must be physically able to move equipment (weights, plates etc.).

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please, no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting, if you have any questions, please send an email to hr@oprfhs.org.

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Strength Coach/ Weight Room Supervisor