Strength and Conditioning Coach - Sanford Sports Performance | Full-Time

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

6d•$19 - $31

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach for Sanford Sports Performance. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising comprehensive programs for athletes and clients of various ages and skill levels. The coach teaches and demonstrates correct Olympic lifting technique and other strength, speed-development, agility, and plyometric exercises within a periodized framework. The coach also provides individualized instruction in dynamic warm-ups, mobility, and stability exercises. The position administers and interprets athlete readiness, cardiovascular, and fitness assessments; communicates results to athletes and parents; and collaborates with Sanford departments to gather athlete testing data for research and individualized performance programming. It also supports promotion and development of Sports Performance services and programming, maintains accurate testing records and performance programs, and is responsible for the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment, and facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in exercise science, kinesiology, health, physical education, recreation, or a closely related discipline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a team-minded approach and willingness to embrace growth and challenges.
Ability to work in individual, small-group, and team settings.
Thorough understanding of exercise physiology and ability to program and instruct according to NSCA, ACSM, and USA Weightlifting guidelines.
Ability to administer and interpret SCORE testing and submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments.
Competency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
CPR/AED or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.
CSCS certification through the NSCA required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health, physical education, recreation, or a closely related discipline.
Two or more years of strength and conditioning experience in a high school, college, professional, or private-sector setting.
At date of hire, certification in one or more of the following areas is preferred: CSCS, CSCCA, USA Weightlifting, or ACSM.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and supervise comprehensive programs for athletes and clients of various ages and skill levels.
Teach and demonstrate correct Olympic lifting technique and strength, speed-development, agility, and plyometric exercises within a periodized framework.
Teach and demonstrate dynamic warm-up, mobility, and stability exercises tailored to individual athlete needs.
Administer and interpret SCORE testing assessments for pre- and post-evaluation of athletic readiness; complete reports and deliver results to athletes and parents.
Use sport timing systems for large-group and team SCORE testing.
Administer and interpret submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments.
Collaborate with Sanford departments, including the Sports Performance Lab, Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and orthopedic and sports medicine physician groups, to gather reliable athlete testing data for research.
Work with Sanford Physical Therapy staff to incorporate SCORE Pro biomechanical assessment results into individualized athlete performance programming.
Assist with promotion of Sports Performance services and development of new programming.
Assist with collecting and entering accurate athlete testing data.
Maintain accessible written and electronic records of athlete performance programming.
Ensure the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment, and facility.