St. Luke's University Health Network-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Allentown, PA

The Sports Performance Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of sports performance training programs for individual or group athletes (i.e.: youth, junior high school, high school, collegiate, adult, and elite). St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

  • Produce, conduct, evaluate and update sports performance training programs at school districts and St. Luke’s Sports Performance Centers in compliance with Sports Medicine guidelines.
  • Conduct human performance assessments and interpret results to apply effective program design in which exercise technique principles are taught and implemented.
  • Collaborate with sports medicine personnel and other service providers as necessary to implement injury prevention, rehabilitation, and reconditioning plans and be able to make modifications based on injury status or risk factors.
  • Maintain organization and order in a professional manner of individuals and groups that receive sports performance training by effectively communicating training plan rationale and through coaching technique.
  • Ensure that the training environment and equipment is organized, clean and well-maintained.
  • Recognize signs of medical emergency of participant during training session and understand how to efficiently enact an emergency action plan.
  • Prepare and conduct informal and formal education sessions for individuals and groups on various sports performance topics including strength, conditioning, recovery, injury prevention, and nutrition.
  • Participate in continuing education, including within the department and at outside conferences or symposiums.
  • Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education, Biology, Athletic Training and/or a closely related field required.
  • Master’s degree in related field is preferred.
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) - Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) preferred.
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) preferred.
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) accepted.
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist Certification (HFS) accepted.
  • BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program required within 30 days of hire.
  • Minimum of internship with recognized sports performance organization, high school, collegiate or professional team.
  • One to two years of work experience as a performance coach, working directly with athletes preferred.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs
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