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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** Fieldhouse Building

**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

**Address:** 2215 W Pentagon Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA

**Shift:** Varies

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Salary Range:** $27.50 - $44.00

Job Summary

Build and manage a comprehensive program, implementation and supervision of student athletes of various ages and skill levels, specific to organizing, administering and leading a year-round high school program with sole responsibility of outcomes and programming. Responsible for the care and programming of clients or athletes with complex medical needs within a defined school district. Efficiently manages time and responsibilities within school district. Represents Sanford Sports Performance and the administration in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for positive relationships with high school principals, athletic directors and coaches, athletes and parents. Builds training schedules for high school facilities within the framework and constraints of school district guidelines.

Provide instruction and demonstration of correct Olympic lifting technique, along with other strength, speed development, agility and plyometric exercises while applying them in a periodized framework. Provide instruction and demonstration of appropriate dynamic warm up, mobility and stability exercises based on individualized athlete needs.Thorough understanding of the physiological basis of exercise and the ability to program/instruct according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and USA Weightlifting (USAW) guidelines.

Ability to administer and interpret SCORE testing assessment for pre/post evaluation of athletic readiness. Complete SCORE testing report and deliver results to athlete/parents. Incorporate sport timing systems for all large group and team SCORE testing. Work with Sanford Physical Therapy staff to incorporate SCORE pro biomechanical assessment results into individualized athlete performance programming.

Ability to administer and interpret results for submaximal cardiovascular and fitness assessments. Collaborate with appropriate Sanford departments as required; such as but not limited to, Sanford Sports Performance Lab, Sanford Sports Performance Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Physician groups, to gather accurate and reliable athlete testing data for use in research. Assist with collection and computer entry of accurate athlete testing data. Maintain an accessible record of all written and electronic athlete performance programming. Responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, equipment and overall facility.

Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A team minded professional who embraces growth and challenges. Ability to work in individual, small group and team settings. This role has minimal to zero oversight of their direct leader with the primary decision authority falling on this individual in guidance and alignment of local school district officials. Communication and oversight reporting will align to overall Sanford Sports Performance guidelines and direct leader approval. Will attend monthly team meetings via remotely or physically at Sanford Sports Performance facility.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of exercise science, kinesiology, health, physical education, recreation or other closely related discipline is required.

Master's or advanced degree, in one of the identified bachelor's degree areas is preferred.

Minimum of seven to ten years' experience in the field required.

Certification in one of the following areas is required at date of hire: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa).

Additional USA Weightlifting certification preferred.

CPR/AED certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0221843

**Job Function:** Sports Medicine and Wellness

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