What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength And Conditioning Coach position at Seattle Sports Institute & Physical Therapy?
About the Institute:
Seattle Sports Institute & Physical Therapy is a private sector facility that specializes in the training and rehabilitation of elite level athletes. We are located in Downtown Kirkland on a Lake Washington waterfront facility.
For those interested in working in high level sports, we offer a unique opportunity to work with professional, collegiate, and competitive high-school level athletes. Experienced Certified Strength & Conditioning Coaches are encouraged to apply (CSCS preferred), as well as those interested in pursuing a long-term career in professional sports, and / or sports physical therapy.
** APPLICANTS MUST BE A CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH IN WASHINGTON STATE IN ORDER FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED. PLEASE INCUDE YOUR CERTIFICATION NUMBER ON YOUR RESUME. **
Daily responsibilities of our Strength & Conditioning Coach:
1. Directly work and train professional, collegiate, and high-school level athletes. This includes in-person training, remote training, executing programs and external training plans to support athletes’ progress outside of the facility (digital templates exercise videos). For those athletes recovering from injury, the S&C coach will train athletes under the direct supervision of the physical therapist's plan of care.
2. Assist in designing individualized strength and conditioning programs for our professional, collegiate, and high-school level athletes recovering from injury, in collaboration with the sports physical therapist and other strength & conditioning coaches.
3. Assist the physical therapists at a PT Aide when not training in the gym, on a daily basis, under the direct supervision of a Doctor of Physical Therapy
4. Assist in maintaining the gym space, including equipment set-up / take-down, executing safety protocols, and maintaining an overall safe training environment. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
5. Additional PT Aide roles will be minimal, but will include: assisting the physical therapist with athlete care and treatment (modality set-up, VALD force frame / force decks operation, and treatment room clean-up)
Schedule:
- 30 to 40 total hours / week
Benefits:
- Additional opportunities to add on personal training clients are available, compensated at a higher hourly rate
- Gain experience working with collegiate and professional level athletes
Requirements:
- Undergraduate diploma or equivalent (experience in science field preferred)
- Exceptional organizational skills, communication, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficient in computer skills: data entry, Canvas marketing, social media platforms, and reel production. Must have personal laptop
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Minimum 1-year contract commitment required
** APPLICANTS MUST BE A CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH IN WASHINGTON STATE IN ORDER FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED. PLEASE INCUDE YOUR CERTIFICATION NUMBER ON YOUR RESUME. **
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER, AND MOST RECENT RESUME / CURRICULUM VITAE TO: athlete@seattlesportsinstitute.com
Note: This position does not require any specific physical therapy certification or licensure. The role provides valuable experience for those interested in pursuing a career in elite level sports