Job Position: Part-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach

St. Mary’s Academy Overview:

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado, is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed PreK-Grade 8, and all-girls High School. SMA offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds and fosters character and moral development from Pre-Kindergarten to graduation.

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students are likewise an expectation for faculty and staff.  Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

SMA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to their profession and the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically, high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Job Description:

This part-time position with training sessions taking place after school, 5 days a week (Mon - Fri) from 3:30-6 p.m. for 9 months non-consecutively. The session period will run from mid-August to mid-May, with time off for holidays. Your passion for human performance and youth development, along with the ability to motivate and inspire athletes, will contribute to their growth and success on and off the field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Varsity and JV school athletics teams in a comprehensive strength and conditioning program.
• Develop and execute strength and conditioning programming for high school and middle school athletes.
• Teach fundamental movement skills using proper progressions and critical thinking to progress and regress on an individual basis.
• Be a positive role model for developmental athletes.
• Understand how to increase student-athlete proficiency in enhancing and advancing athletic abilities specific to their sport.
• Work with sports coaches on student-athletes' schedules, progression, and performance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree required.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Current CSCS Certification.
• Graduate degree or in process preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience coaching youth athletes.
• Previous internship experience in a high-level sports performance setting (college, professional).
• Can manage sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. ? Effectively communicate with students and parents.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient in Google Suite.
• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission.

Salary/Benefits:

This is a part-time, exempt,  9-month position. The coaching stipend range for this position is $6,500-$7,500 (Depending on experience).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Morgan Stevens, Administrative Assistant in Athletics, at [email protected].