Strength and Conditioning Coach - Sports Performance - SHARP

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 87,395,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer to design and supervise SHARP activities for athletes recovering from injuries. You will implement functional rehabilitation and sport-specific drills to safely return athletes to performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, with CSCS or similar certification preferred; CPR/BLS within six weeks; and a path to advanced NSCA/ACSM certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPR/AED or BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• CSCS NSCA certification required within one year of date hired.
• CSCCA, USA Weightlifting or ACSM certifications preferred at date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise a comprehensive athletic readiness program for diverse athletes.
• Provide instruction for Olympic lifting technique and strength/speed development.
• Administer SCORE testing; complete reports and communicate results to athletes/parents.
• Collaborate with Sanford departments to integrate testing data into programming.
• Ensure safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room and equipment.

Skills

Athlete rehab

Athletic training

Physical therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

Master's degree preferred

CPR/AED or BLS certification within six weeks

CSCS Certification (NSCA) within one year of hire

CSCCA / USA Weightlifting / ACSM certification preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50 Union Position: No

Department Details

• Must have experience working with athlete rehab, athletic training, or physical therapy
• Provides athletes, of any activity level, with an opportunity to work on functional rehabilitation and sport specific drills that will prepare them to return to performance
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) highly desired

WHAT IS SHARP? (Sanford Health Athletic Readiness Program)

SHARP is an innovative and injury-specific program for athletes recovering from an injury or surgery. It is coordinated and collaborative care between the Sanford Sports SHARP staff and physical therapy. This program takes an athlete from physical therapy to fully returning to performance. SHARP integrates the philosophies of functional rehabilitation with those of sports training. The result is a program which develops dynamic stability and provides for a safe return to sport specific activities.

BENEFITS OF THE RETURN TO PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

• Provides athletes, of any activity level, with an opportunity to work on functional rehabilitation and sport specific drills that will prepare them to return to performance.
• Returns athletes to their full motor potential. This is accomplished by rehabilitating the injury, re-training for sport specific skills and providing the necessary tools to maintain general fitness, strength, flexibility, and movement.
• Provides motivation needed to successfully adhere to rehabilitation protocols and achieve performance goals.
• Provides information on how to prevent re‑injury.

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 POWER 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).

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.