Sports Performance Coach - TRIA GameFace (casual position)

HealthPartners • Saint Louis, MN

10d

About The Position

TRIA is seeking a Sports Performance Coach to join its TRIA GameFace team. In partnership with the Director of Sports Performance Coaching and the Senior Sports Performance Coach, the coach is responsible for an assigned performance coaching function and collaborates on implementing TRIA Sports Performance’s multidisciplinary strategy. The role integrates Sports Performance Coaches with other facility disciplines and broader TRIA Sports Medicine initiatives, while supporting Park Nicollet / TRIA’s mission, vision, and values.

The coach provides direct client coaching in their area of expertise according to departmental business needs and assists the Director with developing and implementing evidence-based, results-driven program content and curriculum. The role supports professional development, goal setting, outcome and competency assessment, effective use of facility software and tools, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and teamwork. The coach also assists with business implementation and retention of contracted teams and individual clients, both internal and external to TRIA.

This position requires collaborative and independent work, initiative, creativity, and the ability to identify complex problems and recommend solutions. The coach communicates professionally and promptly with external customers and internal stakeholders, including clients, patients, families, performance coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, and other providers. The work takes place in a creative, collaborative team environment where change and innovation are encouraged. This is a casual position with day and evening shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in the sports performance industry working with athletes of all ages and abilities.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• Proficiency in evidence-based exercise programming and instruction in safe weightlifting and conditioning techniques.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles needed to provide appropriate services and ensure client and patient safety.
• Understanding of anatomy, physiology, exercise science, athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention, risk-factor modification, and blood pressure and heart-rate monitoring.
• Knowledge of exercise effects and ability to modify programs for individuals.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition, risk factors, and behavior-modification strategies.
• Experience with NCAA, NFHS, MSHSL, and individual professional sports league rules and regulations as they relate to performance enhancement and coaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, take initiative, communicate professionally, and contribute to problem-solving and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or another related field.
• At least 3 years of sports performance industry experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities, including Division I collegiate or professional athletes.
• CSCS, ACSM Exercise Specialist, or equivalent certification.
• Background in sports medicine and/or the sports performance industry, preferably in a collaborative, integrated-services setting such as collegiate or professional athletics.
• Experience creating and delivering high-level presentations.
• Background in human performance research, potentially including research methods, grant writing, statistical analysis, paper writing, submission, and publication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client coaching in the assigned area of expertise according to departmental business needs.
• Collaborate on implementing the multidisciplinary strategy for TRIA Sports Performance and integrate coaching with other facility disciplines and TRIA Sports Medicine initiatives.
• Assist the Director of Sports Performance Coaching with developing and implementing evidence-based, results-driven program content and curriculum.
• Support professional growth and development, goal setting, outcome and competency assessment, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and effective teamwork.
• Use Sports Performance facility software and tools effectively.
• Assist with business implementation and retention of contracted teams and individual clients, both internal and external to TRIA.
• Identify unique or complex problems and develop recommendations.
• Communicate promptly, clearly, and professionally with customers, staff, clients, patients, family members, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, other providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Adhere to Park Nicollet / TRIA rules and regulations and support its mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for eligible positions, including medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and an onsite clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time