Strength and Conditioning Specialist

OVERALL PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for supervising, assisting and counseling clients for the purpose of developing individualized exercise prescriptions or training programs based on the clients overall performance goals.  This position is also responsible for orientation of exercise equipment, proper implementation of exercise prescription and counseling on risk and injury modification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: (other duties may be assigned)

Supervising and assisting safe and effective exercise programs for all Richland Sports performance clients.

• Demonstrate proper technique on all cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
• Hands-on assistance when necessary with all clients.

Orientation of Richland Sports performance clients to all cardiovascular and weight training equipment.

• Verbally explain and demonstrate each piece of equipment.
• Hands-on assistance
• Incorporate exercise log to monitor client progress.
• Discuss F.I.T.T. Model with members.

Set training schedule for client.

• Contract with athletes or clients a training agreement.

Conduct Richland Sports Performance or Windber Sports Complex tours to potential Clients as well as program information.

• Walk client/athlete through entire space and explain all equipment offered
• Discuss individual training packages/prices.
• Discuss sports training packages and group packages.

Assist in Richland Sports Performance or Windber Sport Complex promotions or special events

• Do community marketing of programs.
• Meet with athletic directors and other entities about programs.

Perform office related duties

• Independently schedule clients for training sessions and testing.
• Take payments from clients.
• Maintain monthly log of services provided and forwarded to office for stats.

Meditech Scheduling

• Keep Meditech schedule current with training sessions.
• Update Meditech schedule with time off and out of building times.

Assist with general Richland PT scheduling office duties in downtime.

• Assist with scheduling PT patients.
• Assist in filing charts and reports. 

Conduct Weight Training Sessions in the high school weight room or designated area

• Supervise weight room sessions
• Coordinate sessions and programing with coaches and athletic directors
• Have periodized schedule for all sports
• Arrive early enough to all sessions to have adequate setup time

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

• Appropriately respond to emergencies.
• Opening and closing facility.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Cleaning equipment and fitness area.
• Answering phone, taking messages.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow standard precaution guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

SUPERVISION ADMINISTERED:

Supervision is administered to all athletes, clients or physical therapy patients as they relate to operations.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

This position typically requires:

The ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, provide close attention to detail, work a predictable work schedule, and work closely with others.  The ability to constantly stand, use both hands, communicate orally, hear conversation, use specific visual requirements and depth perception is also typically required.  The ability to frequently walk is also typically required.  The ability to occasionally sit, lift between ten and 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, repeatedly bend, use repetitive finger movement and the use of rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously.  This position would be classified as a medium work level according to OSHA guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position typically requires:

Constant contact with patients and frequent work with machinery and moving parts.​​​​​​​

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training/License/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in an exercise science or strength and conditioning related field.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification and AED Training preferred at time of hire, required within 6 months of hire date.

Work Experience:

One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.