Description

Position Summary

Sarpy County Swim Club (SCSC) is seeking a qualified and motivated Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and implement a comprehensive dryland training program for competitive swimmers ages 10–18. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with program coaches and staff to enhance athletes’ strength, mobility, speed, and overall athletic performance while maintaining a focus on injury prevention and long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Delivery

• Develop age-appropriate dryland and strength programs for multiple training groups that complement in-water training cycles.
• Incorporate strength, mobility, speed, and core training aligned with the demands of swimming.
• Lead 2–5 dryland/weights sessions per week for assigned groups, emphasizing technique, movement quality, and consistency.
• Educate athletes on recovery, movement quality, and training habits that enhance performance.
• Create an engaging and motivating environment that fosters teamwork and accountability.
• Focus on technique, safety, and progressive development over short-term intensity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the program staff to ensure seamless integration between dryland and in-water training cycles.
• Communicate regularly with athletes and parents regarding training goals, expectations, and progress.
• Contribute to team meetings and provide input on athlete development and progression.
• Work with Team Administrator on practice schedule and team communication.

Athlete Development

• Educate athletes on strength training principles, recovery, nutrition basics, and body awareness.
• Track attendance, performance, and progression metrics.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined, and motivating training environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all exercises are performed with proper technique and supervision.
• Maintain SafeSport compliance and uphold SCSC’s Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to USA Swimming and SCSC safety policies.

Requirements

Required:

• Current or ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain USA Swimming non-athlete membership (background check/athlete protection training) – reimbursed by club
• Experience working with youth and high school athletes.
• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for high school populations.
• Strong motivational abilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (or currently pursuing).
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or similar
• Background in competitive swimming or coaching.