Exercise Specialist | PRN - Brookings

Location: Avera Human Performance Center-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $27.25

Position Highlights

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 4pm to 8pm or 4pm to 9pm. PRN - work as needed.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides Athletic Republic® program services to regional athletes including evaluations, training, and documentation components, as assigned. Responsible to oversee and coordinate the delivery of the Athletic Republic® programs as well as assist with daily operations of the Avera Human Performance Center.

What you will do

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of various sports and athletic experience.
• Assists with daily building operations (batting cages, golf, turf grooming, and basketball court preparations) as well as facility cleaning and front desk operations.
• Assists with daily delivery of Athletic Republic® training program (program prescription, design and administration).
• Spots and advises proper mechanics on the treadmills (running and hockey).
• Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (physicians, physical therapist, athletic trainers) as necessary throughout athlete's training program.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with coworkers.
• Participates in program development of the department.
• Educates and advises athletes, coaches and community members on proper training program design.
• Communicates effectively with athlete, family, coach and other inter-disciplinary team members regarding athlete's status, progress and needs.
• Promotes Avera Sports Institute programs and services.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's or 1-2 years related experience required and/or training in Athletic Republic® performance sports training program
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on aiapply.co or send an email to View email address on aiapply.co .