TITLE: Gym Strength and Conditioning Coach
POSITION TYPE: Part Time - Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: Sharks Ice San Jose
REPORTS TO: Shane Galaviz
POSTING DATED: January 2025
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program, with three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills, for our Jr. Sharks athletes. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility.

Shift Information:

You must be available to work 2/3rds of the scheduled events for each month including weekends and some holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will ensure that the physical performance of San Jose Jr Sharks players is maximized through safe and effective training methods that prepare them for top performance on the ice. The ideal candidate will have some coaching skills and experience, working towards or achieved certain degrees or accreditations, who can demonstrate the ability to be extremely adaptable to find solutions to daily performance problems. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will report to the Gym Lead Coach and Gym Manager.

Be prompt and on time for assignment.
Meet and exceed customer expectation. Workouts should be fun, engaging, and organized.
Keep players active and engaged by varying exercise movements and degree of difficulty.
Ensure all players receive equal amount of instruction.
Supervise all players and team coaches during gym sessions.
Keep open communication with team coaches and players with regards to progress.
Develop social skills.
Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of strength training facilities.
Follow all rink rules, policies and procedures.
Know emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation of building.
Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all Jr. Sharks teams in a manner that reflects research-driven practices and our programs Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Working toward a BS in Kinesiology or related field.
Working toward or possessing a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency, for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming.
Strong motivational abilities.
Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (up to 75 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving boxes.

What We Offer

$20.00/hour
$200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's
4 free Barracuda tickets to each game
Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
Free employee parking
Fun environment
Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Gym Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sharks Ice San Jose