Sports Performance Assistant: St. Vincent - St. Mary High School

Sports Performance Assistant

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School | Akron, Ohio
Department: Academics/Athletics
Reports to: Director of Sports Performance
Status: Full-Time | Salary Non-Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support Workers
Revised: August 27, 2026

Position Summary

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Sports Performance Assistant to support the Director of Sports Performance in developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs.

The successful candidate will independently execute assigned training sessions, supervise after-school weight training programs, assist with strength training classes, and collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine personnel. This individual will help create a safe, disciplined, motivating, and athlete-centered training environment while supporting STVM's Catholic and Marianist mission of educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing strength training and conditioning programs for school-sanctioned athletic programs.

• Collaborate with the Director of Sports Performance to develop training schedules.

• Attend and supervise after-school weight training programs.

• Assist with weight training classes during the school day as assigned.

• Provide full attention and supervision to student-athletes during workouts.

• Work collaboratively with sports medicine and athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.

• Foster positive collaboration among sport coaches, sports medicine personnel, and strength and conditioning staff.

• Assist in developing policies and procedures consistent with NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.

• Work with coaches to establish systems for tracking athlete attendance and progress.

• Establish and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct consistent with the school's Student Code of Conduct.

• Establish and communicate weight room rules, guidelines, and expectations.

• Encourage athletic teams to utilize the weight room during both in-season and off-season periods.

• Assist in communicating strength and conditioning objectives to coaches and athletes.

• Assist with special events, banquets, signing days, recognitions, and speaker events.

• Assist with summer camps as needed.

• Independently execute assigned training sessions, station assignments, and coaching responsibilities according to established session plans and staff assignment matrices.

• Actively coach and manage assigned athlete groups while maintaining a safe, focused, and controlled training environment.

• Remain at assigned stations and maintain professional, athlete-centered conduct throughout training sessions.

• Demonstrate sound judgment and situational awareness when interacting with athletes, coaches, and staff.

• Take initiative to identify and resolve routine coaching and operational issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Principal.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or a related field.

• Current professional strength and conditioning certification from an independent accreditation agency, such as the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

• Strong knowledge of strength training principles, analysis, and techniques.

• Experience with strength and conditioning programming for high school athletes.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and manage group strength and conditioning sessions.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong motivational and leadership abilities.

• Ability to interact positively with student-athletes, colleagues, coaches, and the public.

• Knowledge of NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

• Ability to maintain command presence and effectively manage athlete behavior in a group training environment.

Key Competencies

• Athlete-centered coaching and leadership.

• Strong initiative and independence.

• Excellent organization and follow-through.

• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgment and situational awareness.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine staff, and school personnel.

• Professionalism and commitment to maintaining a safe and focused training environment.

• Commitment to the Catholic and Marianist mission of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Work in school, office, athletic, and training environments.

• Visually monitor student-athletes during training.

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

• Demonstrate appropriate strength training techniques.

• Move quickly when necessary during training activities.

• Lift, carry, and move work-related supplies and equipment.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Travel

Travel to school buildings, work assignments, meetings, and other locations is required as needed.

About St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school rooted in the Marianist tradition. The school is committed to academic excellence, faith formation, service, and student success while educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

STVM seeks employees who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and who will contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven school community.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
Email: employment@stvm.com

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer.

Range

$40,000.00 — $45,000.00