Sports Performance Coach

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Mount Prospect, IL

2d•$20 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Sports Performance Coach/Trainer performs a variety of tasks to support the growing needs and demands of the Health Performance Institute. Provides training programs to Health Performance Institute clients ranging from youth, adolescents, adults, athletes, teams, and elite professionals.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in either of the following fields: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Studies, Athletic Training, and/or Biology
NNSCA, ACSM, ACE, and/or NASM certification(s)
CPR/AED certification
Personal training/sports performance experience
Ability to physically demonstrate an activity by breaking it down into a sequence
Ability to make informed decisions based on current research in: Athletic training, nutrition, fitness and sports psychology
Willingness to work with all ages (youth through adults) in both sports performance and personal training contexts
Ability to adapt to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
Stand or sit for extended periods of time
Stand, walk, run, jump
Use hands/fingers, reach with arms
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Stand or sit for extended periods of time
Willingness to work with all ages including sports performance and personal training
Ability to physically demonstrate an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence
Ability to adapt to the needs and interests of the group or individual participant
Ability to make decisions based upon current developments and science-based research in athletic training, nutrition, fitness, and sports psychology
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, jump, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, arms to reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, speak, and hear
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

Producing personalized training programs
Planning and conducting programs of activities for groups and/or individuals.
Maintaining records of participant performance.
Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positive, and motivating
Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development.
Demonstrating and communicating activities to clients.
Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques
Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury prevention, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports science
Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of co-workers
Liaising with other partners in performance management, such as physical therapists, doctors and athletic trainers
Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements
Fostering relationships with schools and athletic organizations
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned