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

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•$19 - $31

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Responsible for a comprehensive program design, implementation and supervision of athletes/clients of various ages and skill levels. Provide instruction and demonstration of correct Olympic lifting technique, along with other strength, speed development, agility and plyometric exercises while applying them in a periodized framework. Provide instruction and demonstration of appropriate dynamic warm up, mobility and stability exercises based on individualized athlete needs. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A team minded professional who embraces growth and challenges. Ability to work in individual, small group and team settings. Thorough understanding of the physiological basis of exercise and the ability to program/instruct according to the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and USA Weightlifting (USAW) guidelines. Ability to administer and interpret SCORE testing assessment for pre/post evaluation of athletic readiness. Complete SCORE testing report and deliver results to athlete/parents. Incorporate sport timing systems for all large group and team SCORE testing. Ability to administer and interpret results for submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments. Collaborate with appropriate Sanford departments as required; such as but not limited to, Sanford Sports Performance Lab, Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Ortho & Sports Medicine Physician groups, etc., to gather accurate and reliable athlete testing data for use in research. Work with Sanford Physical Therapy staff to incorporate SCORE pro biomechanical assessment results into individualized athlete performance programming. Assists in the promotion of Sports Performance services and in the development of new programming. Assist with collection and computer entry of accurate athlete testing data. Maintain an accessible record of all written and electronic athlete performance programming. Responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment and overall facility.

Requirements

Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
A team minded professional who embraces growth and challenges
Ability to work in individual, small group and team settings
Thorough understanding of the physiological basis of exercise and the ability to program/instruct according to the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and USA Weightlifting (USAW) guidelines
Ability to administer and interpret SCORE testing assessment for pre/post evaluation of athletic readiness
Complete SCORE testing report and deliver results to athlete/parents
Incorporate sport timing systems for all large group and team SCORE testing
Ability to administer and interpret results for submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments
Collaborate with appropriate Sanford departments as required; such as but not limited to, Sanford Sports Performance Lab, Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Ortho & Sports Medicine Physician groups, etc., to gather accurate and reliable athlete testing data for use in research
Work with Sanford Physical Therapy staff to incorporate SCORE pro biomechanical assessment results into individualized athlete performance programming
Assists in the promotion of Sports Performance services and in the development of new programming
Assist with collection and computer entry of accurate athlete testing data
Maintain an accessible record of all written and electronic athlete performance programming
Responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment and overall facility
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of exercise science, kinesiology, health, physical education, recreation or other closely related discipline is required
Competency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills is required
Possess a thorough understanding of the physiological basis of exercise and the ability to program/instruct according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and USA Weightlifting (USAW) guidelines
CPR/AED certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment
CSCS Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is required within one year of date hired

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in one of the identified bachelor's degree areas is preferred
Highly desirable two or more years of experience in the strength and conditioning field at the high school, college, professional or private sector
Certification on one of the following areas is preferred at date of hire: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), USA Weightlifting, and/or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Responsibilities

program design
implementation and supervision of athletes/clients of various ages and skill levels
instruction and demonstration of correct Olympic lifting technique, along with other strength, speed development, agility and plyometric exercises while applying them in a periodized framework
instruction and demonstration of appropriate dynamic warm up, mobility and stability exercises based on individualized athlete needs
administer and interpret SCORE testing assessment for pre/post evaluation of athletic readiness
complete SCORE testing report and deliver results to athlete/parents
incorporate sport timing systems for all large group and team SCORE testing
administer and interpret results for submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments
collaborate with appropriate Sanford departments as required
incorporate SCORE pro biomechanical assessment results into individualized athlete performance programming
assist in the promotion of Sports Performance services and in the development of new programming
assist with collection and computer entry of accurate athlete testing data
maintain an accessible record of all written and electronic athlete performance programming
responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment and overall facility