Performance Coach - General Sports Training

Power Wellness•Fayetteville, GA

19h

About The Position

The Performance Coach at Piedmont Wellness Center implements strength and conditioning programs for people training in a variety of sports, with a particular focus on youth athletes. The role aims to improve athletic performance, reduce injuries, and teach lifelong fitness and movement skills. The coach develops training plans based on sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates young athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The position also involves providing exercise instruction and support to members and guests, conducting fitness assessments and orientations, coordinating medical clearance when applicable, and responding to medical emergencies. The coach contributes to community outreach and member retention, collaborates with sports medicine staff when working with injured athletes, and helps keep the training area and equipment clean, safe, and in good working order. A degree is encouraged but not required; prior fitness-industry work experience or an internship and a personal training certification are required.

Requirements

Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry.
Personal Training certification.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree is encouraged but not required.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification preferred.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for a variety of clients and athletic programs, particularly youth.
Lead individual and small-group training sessions for members with varying fitness levels.
Conduct community outreach to promote the Human Performance Lab and program collaboration within the community.
Consult with sports medicine staff when working with an injured athlete who is engaged in rehabilitation.
Provide supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests, and sports performance program participants.
Maintain visibility and engagement with members and guests.
Screen health history information and coordinate medical-clearance processes when applicable.
Schedule and conduct fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-up appointments according to established protocols; discuss and recommend options related to individual goals.
Respond to medical emergencies as first responder, bringing an AED and additional first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports.
Assist in planning and implementing member-retention programs.
Maintain the cleanliness of the green turf and equipment; inspect equipment and upholstery, report maintenance or repair needs, and remove equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.