Strength and Conditioning Coach

Duties / Responsibilities Performs interventions in accordance with standards set by the profession’s national association, scope of practice, and hospital policies and guidelines. Works with therapy providers and the Bridge Coordinator to develop guidelines and protocols for performance improvement across the department. Communicates with and coaches children, both healthy and recovering from injury, using age‑specific training guidelines in accordance with Balyi’s definition of Long‑Term Athletic Development. Cares for the bridge and/or therapy athlete with beneficence, while also progressing the bridge athlete with autonomy in accordance with state board bylaws and Bridge Program guidelines. Provides age‑appropriate and family‑centered care in accordance with current evidence and practice standards, provider prescriptions and protocols, and regulatory standards. Completes documentation per departmental policy and seeks opportunities to improve performance in the department to optimize processes. Collaborates with therapy and medical providers, athletes/families, hospital staff members, and other professionals to meet individual athlete goals and improve processes, relationships, and outcomes for a larger population through effective verbal and written communication. Seeks and implements opportunities to participate in formal and informal education of new employees, students, volunteers, and members of the same and other disciplines. Participates in professional development activities and shares knowledge with other staff members and external audiences through both formal and informal educational opportunities. Participates in marketing initiatives, performance improvement processes, and outcome studies to promote the activities of the department and profession within and outside the organization. Engages in community activities, programs that benefit patients, or programs that encourage wellness for staff and the community. Required Skills / Abilities Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Certified in BLS. Preferred: at least one year of experience in college strength and conditioning programs. Preferred PES or USAW certification. Preferred: professional degree or education. Preferred: FMS, Y‑Balance Test, and FCS certifications. Work Environment Working conditions: both inside and outside. Working position: sitting, standing, and walking. Physical demands: heavy. Physical requirements: lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, crawling, repetitive movement, stooping/kneeling/bending, climbing, balancing. Must lift or carry weight in the range of 75–100 lbs. Sensory/communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: feeling, hearing, seeing, speaking. Exposure to inside/outside environment, bloodborne pathogens, loud noise, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Performance Edge