Temporary Mind Body Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills

Qualifications

Job Summary

Crystal Springs Uplands School seeks a part-time, exempt, 3-month (.75 FTE) Temporary Mind Body Teacher/Strength and Conditioning Coach. The ideal candidate will have at least two to three years of teaching and/or strength and conditioning experience in an educational setting and a B.A./B.S. in Kinesiology or related field

Key Job Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Asks thoughtful questions and uses reliable data to solve problems. Recommends practical and creative solutions, considering the broader impact on daily work and institutional goals.
• Inclusive Collaboration: Works effectively across differences and with others to build partnerships, solve problems, and advance shared goals. Fosters a respectful, welcoming community through active inclusion and shared commitment to common objectives.
• Quality Results: Ensures high-quality results on projects/tasks, meets deadlines, and attends to details. Takes responsibility for the quality of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in written, verbal, and interpersonal settings, with strong listening skills
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Demonstrates high self and social awareness, empathy, and curiosity to build authentic, trusting relationships with students and colleagues. Manages emotions effectively, collaborates positively, and handles sensitive situations with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Follow lesson plans that cater to diverse skill levels, abilities, and interests of students in grades 9 through 11
• Ability to instruct activities that include, but are not limited to, lifetime fitness activities and sports
• Teach students health, wellness, and fitness-related concepts that align with the Mind Body Program
• Provide appropriate biomechanical instruction
• Manage large groups of students
• Motivate and inspire students to adhere to activities that enhance lifelong fitness/wellness
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Assist with end of year grading
• Educate coaches on appropriate injury prevention strategies (e.g.dynamic warmup, flexibility/mobility training, etc)
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean, and in proper working order
• Supervise Fitness Center
• Daily maintenance and upkeep of Fitness Center facilities

Travel Required

• No travel required

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree
• 2-3 years experience working with students in the secondary setting
• NSCA, NASM, or ACE certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment