Performance Specialist 7113

POSITION PURPOSE: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the position.

• The Performance Specialist position focuses primarily on the delivery and implementation of programming to athletes of all ages and backgrounds with a strong emphasis on coaching and program delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maximum of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job’s time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.

• 1. Instructing, motivating, and assisting athletes and clients in a safe, legal, moral, ethical manner to achieve their goals
  2. Conducting on-site assessments of athletes and clients utilizing our evaluation protocols
  3. Updating training plans and/or re-evaluating athletes and clients as needed to ensure optimal outcomes
  4. Maintaining constant communication with athletes and clients to ensure goals are being met
  5. Partnering with the Vail Health and HHSM to conduct various client engagement and educational activities and events
  6. Reporting various metrics to operations, such as attendance, engagement, outreach efforts, and activity level
  7. Participating in program planning and development, as well as design and/or carry out related research
  8. Collaborates with other care providers within health system
  9. Leading and/or participating in staff education
  10. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Vail Health Values.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements – Required and/or Preferred

• Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of personal training/strength coaching experience recommended

• License(s):

  • n/a

• Certification(s):

  • • Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association required
    • One of the following is required:
      • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
      • Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      • Certified Personal Trainer by the National Council on Strength & Fitness
      • Performance Enhancement Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

• Computer / Typing:

  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc

• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Education:

  • BA/BS Kinesiology or Sports Science or related degree