Performance Coach - Part-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Loves Park (IL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a sports performance coach to lead client intake, develop performance programs, and monitor progress for athletes and participants in Illinois. You will educate on anatomy and training methods, demonstrate exercises, and ensure proper documentation while promoting the program to schools, teams, and the community.

The role combines coaching with marketing and outreach, requiring strong sales, communication, and demonstrated training knowledge.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field such as Kinesiology or Athletic Training.
Certification preferred: ASFA, NSCA, NASM or FMS; CPR/BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform initial intake sessions and orientation.
Monitor client responses and progress; set goals.
Demonstrate safety-conscious activities and techniques.
Educate clients on anatomy, physiology and proper training methods.
Design training programs for athletes at appropriate levels.
Ensure proper documentation of sessions.
Conduct running analysis, metabolic testing, and sport-specific assessments.
Promote the sports performance program to local athletes, coaches and the community.
Lead clinic meetings, in-services and community education to represent Mercyhealth.

Skills

Sales and marketing

Patient assistance

Resistance training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs initial intake sessions for clients, including phone contacts and orientation of clients to programs.
Monitors client response to exercise programs, works with athlete to establish appropriate and realistic goals.
Demonstrates activities and techniques to improve performance, with regard for safety of participant and coach.
Educates clients and families regarding anatomy, physiology, and proper training methods.
Designs and writes training programs for athletes and participants at ability specific levels, using evidence-based methods.
Ensures proper documentation of session is performed and meets requirements.
Perform running analysis, metabolic testing, and other sport-specific assessments
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with high school and collegiate eligibility rules in regard to student athletes.
Promotes the sports performance program to local athletes, coaches, and the community, participating in educational and marketing programs.
Performs individual and group marketing to schools, teams, and groups.
Participates in clinic meetings, in-services, and community education to represent the program and Mercyhealth.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, such as Kinesiology or Athletic Training.

Certification and Licensure

Certification in Speech and Agility Instruction (ASFA), Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), Performance Enhancement (NASM), or FMS certification preferred. Approved CPR or BLS certification

Skills and Abilities

Strong sales and marketing experience. Ability to assist patients on and off equipment, ability to demonstrate resistance training and higher level exercises and techniques.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. This is considered medium strength work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; and talk and hear. Occasionally climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Oversite and general direction is provided by the Manager. The coach will use independent judgment but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

Supervises

This position is not responsible for supervision of other partners.

PAY RANGE:

$21.42 - $32.13

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: