YouthPerformance Coach - Baseball

Power Wellness•Fayetteville, GA

About The Position

The Youth Performance Coach develops and leads baseball-specific performance programs to help young athletes improve athletic performance and safely prepare for the physical demands of baseball. Programs incorporate strength and conditioning, speed and agility, coordination, endurance, and movement training. The coach devises training plans using sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates young athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The position is based at Piedmont Wellness Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The center is part of a company specializing in state-of-the-art, medically integrated health and fitness centers and customized medical fitness development and management.

Requirements

Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry is required.
Personal Training certification is required.
CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire; it is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work positively and in a service-based manner with members.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred but not required.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for a variety of clients and athletic programs, particularly youth.
Lead individual and small-group training sessions for members with varying fitness levels.
Engage in community outreach to promote the Human Performance Lab and collaboration with community programs.
Consult with sports medicine staff when working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation.
Provide supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests, and sports performance program participants.
Maintain visibility and engagement with members and guests.
Screen health history information and coordinate medical-clearance processes as applicable.
Schedule and conduct fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-up appointments in accordance with established protocols; discuss and recommend options related to individual goals.
Respond to medical emergencies as first responder, bringing an AED and additional first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports.
Assist with planning and implementing member-retention programs.
Maintain cleanliness of the green turf and equipment; inspect equipment and upholstery, report needed maintenance or repairs, and remove equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.