Performance Coach - Part-Time

Rockford Health Physicians; Rockford Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Sports Performance Coach to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for athletes. You will conduct initial intakes, set realistic goals, and monitor responses to training while ensuring safety and proper documentation.

The role includes running analysis, metabolic testing, and assessments; you will promote the program to schools and communities, participating in education and marketing efforts across Mercyhealth’s network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Certifications in speed, agility, or strength coaching preferred.
• Experience in selling and marketing athletic performance programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs and writes training programs for athletes at various levels.
• Promotes the sports performance program to local athletes and coaches.
• Performs intake sessions and monitors progress toward goals.
• Ensures proper documentation of sessions and safety compliance.
• Conducts running analysis, metabolic testing, and sport-specific assessments.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing experience

Strength training

Athletic coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

NSCA CSCS

NASM PES

ASFA Speed and Agility Instruction

CCT Certified Personal Trainer

FMS certification

Tools

Virtual coaching tools

Job description

Overview: Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs to improve athletes speed, endurance, strength, power and reduce the risk of injury.Schedule: 20-hours per weekShift: Based on scheduled sporting eventsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 assessmentsDemonstrates 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.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, such as Kinesiology or Athletic Training.Certification and LicensureCertification in Speed and Agility Instruction (ASFA), Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), Performance Enhancement (NASM), (CCT) certified personal trainer, (CSCS) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or FMS certification preferred.Approved CPR or BLS certificationSkills and AbilitiesStrong 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 DemandsThe 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 SupervisionOversite and general direction is provided by the Manager. The coach will use independent judgment but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.SupervisesThis position is not responsible for supervision of other partners.PAY RANGE:$21.42 - $32.13Mercyhealth 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women