Akron Children's Hospital
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Description
Facilitates the strength and conditioning training of athletes. Assists with the development of exercise routines and nutritional intake, exercise supervision, tracking athlete progress and adjusting exercise plans accordingly, the Strength and Conditioning Coach both designs and implements full-scale fitness programs. Works with the head coaches to design training programs that revolve around strength, conditioning and weight training geared toward specific sports. Provides written documentation according to departmental standards.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains detailed, accurate and updated athlete records in order to track athlete progress.
- Must communicate this information with coaches and use athlete data in order to assess training programs for effectiveness.
- Designs and performs baseline tests to assess the skills and weaknesses of each individual athlete.
- Strives to maintain highest quality of care through communication with other disciplines/facilities.
- Maintains open and direct communication with coaches, and other health care professionals regarding exercise routine, coordination of services and other family needs as necessary.
- Works cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Discusses family's/patient's goals for exercise routines.
- Explains routines clearly and concisely.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science or related degree.
- Certification: Personal Trainer or CSCS certification in one of the following organizations – NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or ACE.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Associate required.
- Years of experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None.