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This job coaches all levels from novice to senior athletes. Organizes and instructs individual athletes and small groups in athletic lessons and safety. Able to follow and collaborate seamless lesson plans. Greets members and athletes upon entry to facility and/or practice. Sets up and breaks down practice area, maintains equipment, and maintains positive relationships with members.
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: Must be at least 16 years old.
Work Experience
Required -None.
Preferred: 2 years experience in a relevant sport (For example Aquatics, Gymnastics).
Certifications: Required -CPR (Will train within 30 days of hire).
USA sport specific certification (Current or within 90 days of date of hire).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to be self-directed.
Ability to work night and weekends and travel for competition.
Working knowledge of progressions based on athletes performance.
Ability to work well with peers.
Job Duties:
Coaches lower level programs, monitors the work area to prevent emergency situations, and responds effectively in an emergency situation.
Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Assess the needs of clients and prepares workout regime based on the requirements.
Offers alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Keeps track of client progress and accurately documents the results.
Administers basic first aid to clients in case of injuries.
Maintains exercise equipment, replaces damaged materials, and orders supplies to maintain inventory levels.
Follows guidelines as directed by Assistant and Head Coach.
Communicates athlete’s progress to supervisor and parents.
Performs other duties as needed.
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
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 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 and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to 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.
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.
