Sports Performance Coach (Full Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

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 (SPC) is responsible for designing and implementing training programs for individual athletes and groups across all levels (youth, junior high, high school, collegiate, adult, and elite). Working with both school districts and St. Luke’s Sports Performance facilities, the SPC helps participants develop skills, knowledge, and techniques to enhance endurance, speed, strength, flexibility, fitness, and overall conditioning. In addition, the SPC conducts athlete screenings, performance assessments, and program development, while providing education on injury prevention, functional exercise, and performance strategies to achieve evidence‑based outcomes. The SPC also contributes to community outreach and strategic growth initiatives within the Sports Medicine and Sports Performance program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education, Biology, Athletic Training and/or a closely related field - required.
Minimum of internship with recognized sports performance organization, high school, collegiate or professional team required.
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.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive without restriction.
BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program – required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is encouraged.
Certification in strength and conditioning (e.g., CSCS, NASM, ACSM) preferred.
1-2 years’ work experience as a performance coach, working directly with athletes strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce, conduct, evaluate and update sports performance training programs at school districts and St. Luke’s Sports Performance Centers (SLSPC) in compliance with Sports Medicine (SM) and SLSPC guidelines (i.e. documentation, etc.).
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.
Complies with network and departmental policies including those related to confidentiality, attendance and dress code, Network Service Excellence Standards of Performance, issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, and operational systems/processes.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Other related duties as assigned.