Strength and Conditioning Coach - Sanford Sports Performance - PRN

Sanford Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to design and implement comprehensive training programs for athletes of all skill levels. This role involves providing instruction in Olympic lifting and other strength training techniques, ensuring safety and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in exercise physiology and experience in the strength and conditioning field. Join a dynamic team that collaborates with various departments to enhance athlete performance and promote sports services. If you are passionate about health and fitness, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in strength and conditioning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive training programs for athletes.
• Conduct assessments and deliver results to athletes and parents.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Exercise Physiology Knowledge

Program Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Master's Degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0 Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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. 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. 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. 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).

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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