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Reports to: Director of Athletics and Fitness

Classification: Part-time

About the School:

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues. Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Beaver Athletics is looking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivating Sports Performance and Fitness Coach. The position is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday, 12:00-1:00 p.m., although exact times and days are negotiable.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan and program for varsity, sub-varsity, and middle school teams (in and out of season)
• Teach daily strength and conditioning classes
• Assist with rehab / injured athletes
• Monitor weight room during open hours
• Assess weight room and equipment needs
• Availability to educate about basic nutrition and supplements
• Support the mission and work of the School and Athletic Department
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with various constituencies – students, coaches, faculty, parents, and visitors
• Ensure that spaces are safe and inclusive at all times
• Could include some administrative responsibilities in support of the athletic department commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

• CSCS
• CPT
• Experience working in a weight room, writing programs, and working with student-athletes or experience in a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of independent schools, their unique culture, and opportunities and challenges

Other Attributes:

• An understanding of independent schools and enthusiasm for Beaver’s mission
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
• Experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices and commitment to ongoing growth in this area
• Sense of humor

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $38,000–$44,000. Please visit our Working at Beaver webpage for information about benefits and more.