Fitness Center Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Department:    Athletic Department

FLSA:                  Exempt

Designation:    Staff

Schedule:         10 months; Work flexible hours including weekends & holidays.  

Reports to:       Director of Athletics

Travel:               Limited

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise all fitness areas in the Mars Athletic Center (MAC) and coach three seasons of the strength and conditioning program for two-sport varsity athletes. Help with coordination and oversight of the Exercise and Fitness Program for three terms, working closely with the faculty/staff supervisors to ensure proper protocols are being followed. Collaborate with the Athletics Director about overall strength and conditioning for all Hotchkiss athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. JOHN R. CHANDLER FITNESS CENTER SUPERVISOR (30%)

• Supervise the fitness and weight room areas in the Mars Athletic Center.
• Assist students with equipment use and set-up. Answer facility questions and provide general assistance.
• Perform all duties pertaining to fitness and weight areas, including enforcing weight room and fitness area policies, providing assistance to students, and ensuring a safe and clean workout environment.
• Visibly remain in the fitness and weight room areas during appropriate hours to answer questions and provide general assistance.
• Perform routine maintenance of the fitness room and equipment. Keep a general log of such maintenance on a weekly basis. Report and restrict usage of broken equipment. Secure service contracts for machines. Make sure all services are performed on time.
• Responsible for the overall appearance of the fitness areas and functionality of the spaces.
• Refer all injury-related, nutrition, and eating disorder questions to health services and athletic training staff for evaluation and treatment.
• In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, oversee performance and fitness budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

II. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT COACHING ASSIGNMENTS (35%)

• Coach three seasons of Strength and Conditioning Program for two-sport varsity athletes.
• Implement a plan to supervise, instruct & evaluate student-athletes during these programs. Help develop protocols to instruct students on the basic points of strength and conditioning training using all training equipment provided.
• Assist students in establishing and achieving individual goals over the course of the athletic season through supervision, direction and motivation. Administer basic evaluation/test at the end of the season, which typically lasts 10 weeks.

III. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH TO VARSITY PROGRAMS (35%)

• Work with coaches and/or teams on special strength and conditioning programs.
• Provide conditioning models to be implemented during practice times.
• Oversee the implementation of specific strength and/or conditioning testing to set team standards.
• Provide in-season training for teams as requested by the head coach.
• Work with athletic training staff to help administer recovery/rehabilitative sessions with direction from athletic trainers
• Keep training logs for the Strength and Conditioning Program as well as for all varsity teams for future data-driven projects and analysis.

 Skills and Experience

• 5 years experience in coaching strength and conditioning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a strength and conditioning coach.
• Experience programming strength and conditioning in a year-round athletic setting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, and a demonstrated capacity to manage a complex function.
• Ability to use data and information effectively in planning and decision-making.
• Superior interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills.
• Possess a high degree of energy and flexibility.
• High level of diplomacy to manage interpersonal interactions.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and cultural competency.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to task-switch effectively.
• Ability, desire, and patience to work with adolescents.

 Physical Demands

• Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and view a computer terminal.
• Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and reach.
• Ability to demonstrate the movements to the student-athletes that will be instructed.

Working Conditions

Operates in a variety of conditions, in a climate-controlled office and gymnasium, training rooms, and outdoor environments.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities.  The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).

In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.