Part Time

20 Hours/Week

Variable Schedule, Including Evenings and Weekends

Onsite

Summary:

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. Works with and provides guidance to students and unlicensed personnel. Seeks educational opportunities to further professional development. Fosters enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools and other community organizations. Participates in departmental research and educational programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Observe training, practice, and performance and use their observations in conjunction with athlete records to assess strengths and weaknesses and design programs accordingly.
2. Maintains detailed, accurate and updated athlete records in order to track athlete progress.
3. Must communicate this information with coaches and use athlete data in order to assess training programs for effectiveness.
4. Designs and performs baseline tests to assess the skills and weaknesses of each individual athlete.
5. Strives to maintain highest quality of care through communication with other disciplines/facilities.
6. Maintains open and direct communication with coaches, and other health care professionals regarding exercise routine, coordination of services and other family needs as necessary.
7. Works cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Discusses family's/patient's goals for exercise routines.
9. Explains routines clearly and concisely.
10. Educates patient/family regarding patient's functional disability and provides instruction for appropriate home.
11. Promotes further education and highest level of quality of care through observation, demonstration, co-treatment, written educational materials and feedback sessions.
12. Meets student aides weekly to give feedback on skills and schedule.
13. Provides a formal written schedule and educational material to students for the duration of the internship.
14. Evaluates students at midterm and final on a formal written basis.
15. Coordinates schedule of students for observation, opportunities, surgeries, films and other staff/disciplines on behalf of the student.
16. Promotes a good professional model for student for recruitment purposes.
17. Orients, supervises and assists unlicensed personnel and volunteers as needed.
18. Uses professional skills and knowledge to educate and positively impact the community.
19. Provide workshops, seminars coaches clinics to department, hospital, schools or community agencies in area of expertise as needed.
20. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science or related degree
2. Certification: Personal Trainer or CSCS certification in one of the following organizations - NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or ACE
3. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Associate required.
4. Years of experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
5. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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