Description
This Athletic Performance Coach position at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital involves assessing client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identifying areas of dysfunction in movement, and opportunities for improvement.
The coach works with clients and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment programs for rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and sports performance goals.
Performance Training & Coaching
- Design and deliver individualized and group-based strength and conditioning programs for various athletes.
- Conduct movement assessments, performance testing, and periodic re-evaluations.
- Coach athletes in proper lifting mechanics, speed development, agility, conditioning, and recovery strategies.
- Provide on-floor supervision for safe and effective training sessions.
- Implement coaching for 1:1 to large group training sessions.
Exercise Physiology & Assessment
- Learn, test, and interpret biomechanical assessment and force plate data.
- Test lactate threshold, body composition, HRV, and metabolic assessments.
- Interpret physiological and performance data to create targeted interventions.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and athletic trainers to develop return-to-play conditioning progressions.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with physical therapists and rehab professionals.
- Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, coaches, and medical providers.
- Maintain detailed documentation of training plans, assessments, and outcomes.
Program Development
- Assist in developing sports performance programs and specialty group classes.
- Contribute to community outreach, workshops, and educational events.
- Stay current with emerging research, technologies, and coaching methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Certification in CSCS, ACSM-EP, NASM-PES, or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications include experience coaching athletes, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with technology such as force plates and GPS systems.
The hourly range for this position is $26.74 - $41.28.
Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package.