About the Position: Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Director of Strength and Conditioning. The Director of Strength and Conditioning must possess a demonstrated knowledge of techniques necessary to implement a high school-aged athletic development program for highly competitive student athletes and teams. This should include experience with, anthropometric and performance testing, periodization principles, free and Olympic weight training techniques, flexibility training, integration of applicable recovery strategies, corrective exercise and speed development programs. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded and engaging person who will facilitate growth and collaboration inside and outside of the weight room.

As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating "Men for Others" for over 130 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice.

The position pays a competitive salary with excellent benefits in an outstanding work environment. Saint Ignatius has been named by NorthCoast 99 as one of the Top Workplaces in 2024.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Independently design, categorize and implement sport-specific speed, power, conditioning, and resistance programs for the following sports: football, soccer, basketball, hockey, swim & dive, baseball, lacrosse & sprinters (track & field) yearly
• Schedule and oversee/supervise the weight room
• Manage the Strength and Conditioning department; Associate Director, Assistant Strength Coach and interns
• Teach Student Athletes proper technique and equipment use
• Maintain training facilities
• Collaborate with Coaches
• Serve on athletics department teams
• Report to Athletic Director
• Participate in weekly and monthly projects
• Support professional growth through the internship program

Qualifications:

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or CSCCA Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Certified in First Aid and CPR
• Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• Familiarity with unique Jesuit identity and school mission
• Understanding of the Saint Ignatius mission and formation of the whole person within athletics and wellness
• Commitment to the mission of the school
• Exemplary communication skills
• Lifelong learner
• Excellent record keeping ability
• Professional attitude, demeanor, and work ethic
• Attitude of service to others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Willingness to engage in personal educational and faith formation
• Expertise in fitness, functional training and injury prevention for athletes, teams and student-athletes ages 13-18
• Understanding of team dynamics and team chemistry
• Knowledge of sports psychology including goal setting, visualization, and positive mental attitude
• Understanding of how athletics and wellness develop the whole person in harmony with other aspects of the educational process
• Ability to understand the balance of academics, sports and service and makes efficient use of student athlete time
• Commitment to sports chaplaincy program

Our Workplace:

Praise, reverence, and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally, Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement, and support we need to reach his or her individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.

About Saint Ignatius High School:

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors on September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls more than 1,400 young men who hail from 92 cities in an 11-county region. Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 114 faculty members, 89 percent of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-six percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

Saint Ignatius is also home to The Welsh Academy, a middle school for boys from local families of modest economic means, founded in 2019. The Academy enrolls more than 60 boys in grades 6-8 and occupies Kesicki Hall on campus.

Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the US Department of Education.

A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned, and socially responsible members of their communities. With the motto of Men for Others, there is a prime concern for developing Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.

Employment Philosophy:

Consummate with its mission, the school strives to develop a community that is appropriately representative of the diversity of society.

As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 216-651-0222 for assistance.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Saint Ignatius website: www.ignatius.edu