Performance Coach

Sports Performance Coach

Work with athletes and active individuals to improve performance, strength, endurance, and overall fitness through personalized training programs and sport-specific assessments. This role provides coaching, education, and ongoing support while promoting safe training practices, tracking progress, and building relationships with local athletes, schools, teams, and the community.

Schedule: 20-hours per week, PT Shift: Variable Location: Mercyhealth Top Performers, Loves Park, IL Pay Range: $21.42 - $32.13

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 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 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 identity, 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 care 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 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women