Overview Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs to improve athletes speed, endurance, strength, power and reduce the risk of injury. Coaches and provides direction to participants to assist in meeting individualized performance goals. Responsibilities 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. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, such as Kinesiology or Athletic Training. Certification and Licensure Certification in Speech and Agility Instruction (ASFA), Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), Performance Enhancement (NASM), 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. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations Benefits For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity.  Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement.  Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.