Performance Trainer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453366168

Job Summary

Performance Trainer Description 

-      Role: Design, implement, conduct, and monitor sports performance programs for our clients and teams while encouraging a healthy/fit lifestyle. Our performance trainer will also act the primary contact for handling injuries that are non-serious and do not require hospitalization. This position is for our Olympus Prep Academy. 

-      Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

o  Drafts, implements and leads all physical development and flexibility programs to enhance strength, speed, cardiovascular endurance, and sports specific skills

o  Submits weekly performances training curriculums to Ops Director every Sunday

o  Maintains the cleanliness and functionality of workout gym, workout areas, stations, and equipment

o  Maintains and organizes all performance testing data

o  Assists with the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries to clients

o  Conducts an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment

o  Applies protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, wrists, etc.

o  Massages body parts in order to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises

o  Evaluates athletes' readiness to play, and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted

o  Must have the flexibility to travel with the team to scrimmages, games, and tournaments throughout the season

o  Must have the flexibility to attend practices

-      Requirements

o  Have the ability to put together workout programs for our teams 

o  Possess extensive knowledge of various medical issues/athletic injuries

o  Must be able to evaluate symptoms and diagnosis injuries

o  Must have good attention to detail in regard to how people are recovering, and how to best keep them healing

o  Have the ability to react quickly in stressful situations

o  Must be able to keep a clear head and a calm demeanor when talking to people in pain, other medical professionals, coaches, and families

-      Reports To: Operations Director 

-      Compensation: Salary