Youth Performance Coach - Basketball

Power Wellness•Fayetteville, GA

About The Position

The Youth Performance Coach develops and leads basketball-specific performance programs to help young athletes improve athletic performance and safely prepare for basketball’s physical demands. Programs incorporate strength and conditioning, speed and agility, coordination, endurance, and movement training. The coach devises training plans based on sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates young athletes, maintains youth athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The role also provides fitness assessments, orientations, follow-up appointments, exercise instruction, and training for members and guests. The coach supports community outreach and program collaboration, coordinates with sports medicine staff when working with injured athletes in rehabilitation, responds to medical emergencies, and helps maintain the facility and equipment.

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