Spring Weight Lifting Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Student Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

11/13/2025

Location:

Garfield Heights High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:

Position: Spring Weight Lifting Coach

Location: Garfield Heights High School

Position Type: Part Time, Stipend

Job Description:

Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Spring Weight Lifting Coach to lead and supervise the district's offseason strength and conditioning program. The coach will work with student-athletes across multiple sports to improve strength, speed, conditioning, technique, and injury prevention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strength and conditioning, experience working with high school athletes, and a commitment to promoting a safe and positive training environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strength & Conditioning Leadership: Plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive offseason weight training and conditioning program for student-athletes of various sports.

Athlete Development: Provide instruction on proper lifting technique, mobility, flexibility, and functional movement to support athletic performance and injury prevention.

Safety & Supervision: Ensure a safe training environment by maintaining proper supervision, enforcing safety protocols, and monitoring equipment usage.

Program Planning: Develop structured training sessions tailored to seasonal needs, athlete experience levels, and sport-specific requirements.

Collaboration: Work closely with head coaches, athletic trainers, and the athletic department to align strength and conditioning goals with sport programs.

Motivation & Mentorship: Encourage positive attitudes, discipline, work ethic, and personal growth among student-athletes.

Record Keeping: Monitor attendance, track athlete progress, and maintain any required training documentation.

Facility & Equipment Oversight: Assist with maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety of weight room spaces and equipment.

Professional Growth: Stay current on strength and conditioning best practices, high school training standards, and evolving safety guidelines.

Other Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.

Qualifications:

Valid Pupil Activity Permit with the Ohio Department of Education

Satisfactory BCI/FBI background checks

Knowledge of weight lifting techniques, conditioning, and injury prevention

Prior coaching, teaching, or athletic training experience preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills

Commitment to fostering academic achievement, student well-being, and athletic growth

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first-ring communities of Northeast Ohio, our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with a highly regarded preschool program.

As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.

Our district is committed to academic excellence, career readiness, positive behavioral supports, and a wide range of co-curricular offerings. With over 18 varsity sports and numerous award-winning arts and leadership programs, Garfield Heights City Schools provides students with opportunities to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.

To Apply: On-line