Sports Performance Coach - Resident

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Easton, PA

2d

About The Position

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. The Sports Performance Coach Resident is responsible for the development, and implementation of sports performance training programs for individual or group athletes (youth, junior high school, high school, collegiate, adult, and elite) under the mentorship of the Sports Performance Residency Director and other Sports Performance Coach Preceptors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education, Biology, Athletic Training and/or a closely related field required.
• Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) - Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) – qualified to sit for the exam within 6 months of start of residency.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - qualified to sit for the exam within 6 months of start of residency.
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) - qualified to sit for the exam within 6 months of start of residency.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist Certification (HFS) - qualified to sit for the exam within 6 months of start of residency.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of internship with recognized sports performance organization, high school, collegiate or professional team.
• Must be physically capable of the potentially strenuous activities typical of someone engaged in leading a Sports Performance programs.
• Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with people in-person, via email, over the telephone or via virtual Zoom/ Microsoft Teams conference calls.
• Must be capable of using a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Sports Performance Residency guidelines to demonstrate progression towards the completion of residency didactic, clinical, and scholarly outcomes.
• Produce, conduct, evaluate and update sports performance training programs at school districts, in St. Luke’s Fitness and Sports Performance centers, and off site as necessary for individuals and groups at the youth, middle school, high school, collegiate, adult, and elite levels in a safe, fun environment in compliance with Sports Medicine and SLFSP 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees