Sanford Sports High School Strength and Conditioning Coach - Black Hills Region

Overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

• Responsible for a comprehensive program design, implementation and supervision of athletes/clients of various ages and skill levels, specific to organizing, administering and leading a year-round high school program (after school 3-6pm) and supporting the local Sanford Sports Performance facility.
• Additional responsibilities may include organizing and administering camps, team and academy training such as Sanford Sports Performance Hockey, semi-pro teams and club athletes.
• Responsible for the care and programming of athletes with complex medical needs.
• Communicates and builds relationships with high school principals, athletic directors and coaches, athletes and parents.
• Builds training schedules for school facilities within the framework and constraints of school guidelines.
• Assists in the promotion of Sanford Sports Performance services and in the development of new programming.
• Provide instruction and demonstration of correct Olympic lifting technique, along with other strength, speed development, agility and plyometric exercises within a periodized framework.
• Provide instruction and demonstration of appropriate dynamic warm up, mobility and stability exercises based on individualized athlete needs.
• Thorough understanding of the physiological basis of exercise and the ability to program/instruct according to NSCA, ACSM and USAW guidelines.
• Ability to administer and interpret SCORE testing for pre/post evaluation of athletic readiness; complete SCORE testing reports and deliver results to athletes/parents; incorporate sport timing systems for SCORE testing; work with Sanford Physical Therapy staff to incorporate SCORE pro biomechanical assessment results into programming.
• Ability to administer and interpret results for submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments; collaborate with relevant Sanford departments to gather accurate and reliable athlete testing data for research; assist with data collection and entry; maintain accessible records of programming.
• Responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment and overall facility.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; a team-minded professional who embraces growth and challenges; ability to work in individual, small group and team settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health, physical education, recreation or related field is required. Master’s degree in one of the identified areas is preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in the field preferred.
• Thorough understanding of human physiology and ability to test, design, prescribe, and implement sport-specific programs. Basic computer skills.
• Certification in CSCS or CSCCa required at date of hire; additional USA Weightlifting certification preferred.
• CPR/AED or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit  .

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0236322

Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness

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