Performance Coach

Rockford Health Physicians•Loves Park, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with athletes and active individuals to improve performance, strength, endurance, and overall fitness through personalized training programs and sport-specific assessments. This role provides coaching, education, and ongoing support while promoting safe training practices, tracking progress, and building relationships with local athletes, schools, teams, and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, such as Kinesiology or Athletic Training.
Strong sales and marketing experience.
Ability to assist patients on and off equipment, ability to demonstrate resistance training and higher level exercises and techniques.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Speed and Agility Instruction (ASFA), Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), Performance Enhancement (NASM), (CCT) certified personal trainer, (CSCS) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or FMS certification preferred.
Approved CPR or BLS certification

Responsibilities

Performs initial intake sessions for clients, including phone contacts and orientation of clients to programs.
Monitors client response to exercise programs, works with athlete to establish appropriate and realistic goals.
Demonstrates activities and techniques to improve performance, with regard for safety of participant and coach.
Educates clients and families regarding anatomy, physiology, and proper training methods.
Designs and writes training programs for athletes and participants at ability specific levels, using evidence-based methods.
Ensures proper documentation of session is performed and meets requirements.
Perform running analysis, metabolic testing, and other sport-specific assessments
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with high school and collegiate eligibility rules in regard to student athletes.
Promotes the sports performance program to local athletes, coaches, and the community, participating in educational and marketing programs.
Performs individual and group marketing to schools, teams, and groups.
Participates in clinic meetings, in-services, and community education to represent the program and Mercyhealth.