Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job coaches sports performance classes under the general direction of leadership.
Manages a classroom setting while promoting an atmosphere required for athletic success. Participates in various marketing events.
Location: OLG Orthopedic Hospital Sports Performance Center

Full Time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 3 months of experience with strength & speed training in a high school, collegiate, or professional performance/fitness setting

Preferred - 1 year of experience with strength & speed training in a high school, collegiate, or professional performance/fitness setting

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS) or other nationally recognized and accredited training certification such as: USA-Weightlifting, USA- Track and Field, CSCS, NASM, ISSA, or CSCCa

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate a workout method.
• Good organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and coach athletes of all levels and backgrounds.
• Ability to perform a majority of sports related movements.
• Ability to foster a fun and competitive workout environment, and maintain a motivated and enthusiastic attitude.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to have personable communication with clients and anticipate their needs.
• Knowledge of fitness principles, basic nutrition, and health skills; with a constant drive to search to increase training knowledge.
• Knowledge of all training modalities.
• Technical knowledge of weightlifting, speed, and agility movements.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, may include weekends and travel throughout and between facilities/locations.

Job Duties

• Coaches various work out and/or training classes/session specific to client/group needs; may include training Teams (large group), Facility (small group) and Facility (personal training).
• Performs and manages group class warm-ups, workout instruction, cool-downs, and other related activities.
• Performs strength, power, speed, agility, movement, and recovery programs and activities while maintaining an exciting, high-energy atmosphere for our clients.
• Builds relationships with colleagues, sports coaches, and athletes.
• Tracks and reports results of client progress.
• Maintains a safe environment by scaling movements and weights appropriately to avoid injuries.
• Maintains cleanliness of work environment before and after individual and group classes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific client population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent may work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.