Performance Coach - Mercyhealth Sportscore

Mercy Health System • Loves Park, IL

38d

About The Position

Applicants must be highly motivated, committed and dedicated for this position. Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs to improve athletes speed, endurance, strength, power and reduce the risk of injury. Coaches and provides direction to participants to assist in meeting individualized performance goals.

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 Speech and Agility Instruction (ASFA), Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), Performance Enhancement (NASM), 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.

Benefits

• For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity.
• Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement.
• Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay.
• We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees