Sports Performance Coach (LGH Sports Medicine)

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and mobility programs tailored to each sport and individual athlete's needs.
• Conduct movement assessments, performance testing, and ongoing monitoring to guide program adjustments.
• Implement periodized training plans aligned with competitive schedules, academic demands, and recovery needs.
• Provide hands-on coaching during team training sessions, small group workouts, and individualized sessions.
• Work closely with the Sports Medicine practice clinicians and healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and alignment with medical recommendations.
• Cook up with the athletic trainers and coaches to integrate performance goals with sport-specific demands.
• Coordinate daily with athletic trainers and coaches to integrate performance goals with sport-specific demands.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings regarding athlete health, performance status, and return-to-play progression.
• Maintain documentation of training loads, attendance, and athlete progress.
• Assist in designing and executing injury prevention strategies, including corrective exercise, mobility programs, and load management plans.
• Assist in designing and executing return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical staff.
• Monitor athlete readiness and recovery using appropriate tools.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes regarding long-term athletic development.
• Ensure all training activities comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Maintain professional certifications and continuing education requirements.
• Assist with facility scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Contribute to data tracking, reporting, and performance analytics.
• Occasional meetings or training sessions at the Sports Medicine practice(s).

Requirements

• Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.
• Equivalent Experience: 3+ years Experience coaching collegiate or high-level athletes
• Master of Arts or Science Education Specialization: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.
• Equivalent Experience: Experience working within a Sports Medicine or multidisciplinary performance model
• Familiarity with sports science technology (GPS, force plates, athlete management systems).
• Experience designing return-to-play or post-rehabilitation training programs

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science Education Specialization: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.
• Equivalent Experience: Experience working within a Sports Medicine or multidisciplinary performance model
• Familiarity with sports science technology (GPS, force plates, athlete management systems).
• Experience designing return-to-play or post-rehabilitation training programs

Skills

• Strong knowledge of sports science and performance training principles.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs.
• Proficiency in sports science technology (GPS, force plates, athlete management systems).
• Experience in designing and executing injury prevention strategies and return-to-play protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This will be a 10-month contract, with day/evening shift hours.