Strength and Conditioning Coach

Avera Sports Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

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

$22.75 - $34.75

Position Highlights

• This position will be located in Brookings, SD.
  

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 strength and conditioning programming to Avera Sports contract schools and Avera Human Performance Center athletes including Athletic Republic program services. Programming may include evaluations, training and documentation components, as assigned. Responsible to oversee and coordinate the delivery of Avera Sports strength and conditioning programming as well as assist with daily operations of contract school weight room.

What you will do

• Responsible for the development, administration, implementation, scheduling and supervision of the Avera Sports strength programs in contract schools.
• Develops and administers strength and conditioning program to increase athlete's abilities and strength for respective sport.
• Provides support, encouragement and inspiration to athletes for continual performance enhancement to achieve/exceed goals. Emphasize proper and safe methods to follow.
• Delivers strength and conditioning program as agreed upon with contract school coaching staff. Collaborates with various departments and/or individuals as needed to assure areas of importance are adequately addressed as part fo the program.
• As assigned, coordinates and implements outreach strength and conditional programs to rural Avera Sports contract schools.
• 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.

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.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's in athletic related area
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) within 180 Days

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .