Position Summary: The Unified Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the district's Unified Strength & Conditioning program. The coach fosters an inclusive, supportive, and competitive team environment by providing instruction and leadership to student-athletes with and without disabilities. The coach promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, physical fitness, and meaningful participation while ensuring compliance with all Special Olympics Pennsylvania and District policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Leadership

Recruit and develop a Unified Strength & Conditioning team consisting of students with and without disabilities.
Maintain a roster of 6–16 student-athletes in accordance with program guidelines.
Promote an inclusive team culture that emphasizes respect, collaboration, leadership, and mutual support.
Coordinate with school administration, special education staff, athletic department personnel, and families to support student participation.

Coaching and Instruction

Plan and conduct two after-school practices per week during the 8–10 week fall season (September through early November).
Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques, conditioning, event-specific skills, safety procedures, and sportsmanship.
Assist student-athletes in selecting two competition events (competition events of the sport include: Bench Press, Dead Lift, Shuttle Run, Jump Rope, Broad Jump, Indoor Cycling Race, and Walk Relay) that align with their interests and abilities.
Pair Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners based on compatibility, interests, and event selection to maximize teamwork and success.
Develop individualized and team training plans that promote skill development, confidence, and physical fitness.
Ensure all training activities are conducted in a safe and supportive environment.

Competition Responsibilities

Prepare the team for participation in a minimum of three regular-season Unified competitions.
Coordinate travel, supervision, equipment, and logistics for competitions.
Prepare qualifying information and support the team's participation in regional and state championship competitions, when applicable.
Coach student-athletes during competitions while promoting positive sportsmanship and Unified principles.