Youth Strength & Conditioning Specialist

About the role

The Multnomah Athletic Club is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Youth Strength & Conditioning Specialist to help young athletes build confidence, develop athletic skills, and establish a lifelong love of movement. This role designs and delivers safe, age-appropriate strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes ages 11–18, grounded in Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead individualized and small-group strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes.
• Apply Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles to create age- and stage-appropriate training plans.
• Assess athletes' movement patterns, fitness levels, growth stages, sports backgrounds, and health histories.
• Maintain regular communication with athletes, parents, and Fitness & Performance team members.
• Accurately manage scheduling, billing, and related administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Fitness Coaches, sport coaches, and other Performance staff to support holistic athlete development.
• Support youth-focused clinics, camps, and special programming initiatives as needed.
• Uphold MAC safety standards, Code of Conduct, and service excellence expectations.
• Respond to club emergency procedures, including Code Blue and Code Red situations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Science, or a related field preferred.
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred.
• Equivalent nationally recognized certifications such as NSCA-CPT, NASM-CPT, ACE-CPT, USAW, or similar will be considered.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of youth exercise physiology, growth and maturation, and motor development.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) frameworks and youth performance training principles.
• Experience coaching youth athletes in individual and group settings.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate strength, conditioning, and athletic performance programs.
• Understanding of fundamental movement patterns, including squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, carrying, and locomotion.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Facility access: Free access to our exercise room and classes, climbing gym, and pools.
• Convenience: Free parking and discounted public transportation passes.
• Retirement: Participate in our 401(k) program with an employer match.
• Well-being: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free.
• Perks: Enjoy discounts on club services and meals.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Evening and weekend programming available.