Sports Performance Coach - TRIA GameFace (casual position)
About The Position
The Sports Performance Coach joins the TRIA GameFace team and, in partnership with the Director of Sports Performance Coaching and Senior Sports Performance Coach, is responsible for an assigned performance coaching function. The coach collaborates on implementing TRIA Sports Performance’s multidisciplinary strategy and integrates 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 coaching content and curriculum. The position supports contracted teams and individual clients, both internal and external to TRIA, and requires initiative, collaboration, independent action, creative problem-solving, and recommendations for complex or unusual issues. The coach communicates professionally and promptly with external customers and with staff, clients and patients, family members, performance coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, other providers, and internal stakeholders. The role requires listening, conflict management, systems problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement skills. The coach adheres to Park Nicollet/TRIA rules and regulations and works in a creative, collaborative environment that embraces change and innovation. The position is casual, 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 of safe weightlifting and conditioning techniques.
- Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles needed to provide appropriate services and assure 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 the 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 apply to performance enhancement and coaching.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a 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, which may include 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 in implementing the multidisciplinary strategy for TRIA Sports Performance and integrate with other facility disciplines and TRIA Sports Medicine initiatives.
- Assist the Director of Sports Performance Coaching with developing and implementing evidence-based, results-driven coaching content and curriculum.
- Support the business implementation and retention of contracted teams and individual clients, both internal and external to the TRIA facility.
- Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with customers, clients and patients, families, colleagues, and other providers and stakeholders.
- Use listening, conflict management, systems problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement skills.
- Pursue professional growth and development, goal setting, and outcome and competency assessment.
- Use Sports Performance facilities, software, and tools effectively and comply with regulatory standards and Park Nicollet/TRIA rules.
- Identify complex or unique problems and develop recommendations.
- Work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving.
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.
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
