HS Weight Room Coach SY

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Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

HS Weight Room Coach 2024-25 SY

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS - Henrico High School

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

A high school weight room coach is responsible for designing and overseeing strength and conditioning programs tailored to student athletes. Responsibilities include teaching proper lifting techniques, monitoring workouts for safety and motivation, tracking athlete progress, collaborating with other coaches for sport‑specific training, maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean and organized environment, and fostering a culture of discipline and hard work. The role is pivotal in building strength, preventing injuries, and enhancing athletic performance.

• Adhere to HCPS and Virginia High School League regulations, including eligibility and safety standards.
• Organize team logistics such as transportation, equipment, uniforms, and practice and game schedules.
• Evaluate and select student athletes during tryouts, assessing skills and fit.
• Assess individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback.
• Maintain communication with athletes, parents, and school officials on schedules and expectations.
• Report to the athletic director on program development and management.
• Select, train, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Organize fundraising activities and manage the team budget per county and district policies.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to stay current on coaching strategies and regulations.

• Demonstrated ability as a strength and conditioning coach.
• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, effective communication, and ability to mentor and motivate student athletes.
• Coaches with prior college experience are strongly encouraged.

This vacancy is open until filled. Questions about this vacancy may be directed to Ms. Paige Bailey (kpbaisey.va.us), Student Activities Director at Henrico High School, at (804) 228‑2700.

Minimum annual salary: $1,925.04 (based on the 2024‑2025 adopted financial plan). The annual salary for the 2025‑2026 school year will be determined after the 2025‑2026 financial plan is approved.

Upload an updated coaching resume to the online recruitment platform /careers.

Mailing address:
Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Human Resources, P. O. Box 23120, 3820 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223.

HCPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.