What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist - Athletics position at Punahou School?
Punahou Athletics plays an integral role in the student experience. The philosophy of Punahou Athletics encourages student athletes, within the framework of the educational mission of the school, to be the best that they can be, to be the best team person, and to be a true team player, with the idea that this is what defines winning. The Athletics Department supports more than 149 teams in over 30 sports. Punahou’s athletic teams have enjoyed unparalleled success since the school was founded in 1841. The school also received notable recognition in Sports Illustrated as the top high school athletic program in the country.
The Strength and Conditioning Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and safely leading participants through strength and conditioning sessions both in the weight room as well as other athletic facilities. The Strength and Conditioning Specialist is also responsible for providing technical and professional supervision of the preparation of student-athletes for competitive athletic competition through the utilization of scientifically based principles of athletic performance training. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design and oversee year-round strength and conditioning programs tailored to assigned sports teams, focused on enhancing athletic performance and reducing injury risk.
- Develop and implement testing protocols to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
- Instruct users on proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques with appropriate progressions in the weight room.
- Teach weightlifting and conditioning techniques, incorporating suitable progressions, in Physical Education classes.
- Administer rehabilitative and reconditioning programs as prescribed by the Athletic Training staff.
- Pursue self-directed learning and professional development actively.
- Oversee daily weight room operations, team training schedules, and ensure safety and risk management.
- Ensure operational safety and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist with daily cleaning and upkeep of equipment and facility.
Position Details:
- Work Year: 12 months
- School Year: 2025-2026
- Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Before/After-hours and weekend work as required, Schedule may vary based on operational needs
- Minimum of Salary Range*: $65,000 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS).
- CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and model safe, developmentally appropriate lifting techniques and fundamental movements, with a deep understanding of skill progressions, motor learning strategies, and physical development principles for youth athletes.
- Skilled in designing and implementing age-appropriate, year-round training programs utilizing periodization principles, with knowledge of the Youth
- Physical Development Model to support athletic and developmental goals.
- Knowledge of health and safety education strategies, emergency procedures, and experience in managing the school’s Emergency Action Plan.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google applications. Ability to learn how to use programs and applications utilized in the weight room and/or athletics.
- Proven experience with effective communication skills to interact with students, coaches, administrators, and parents professionally.
Salary : $65,000
