Crossfit Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Bod Fitness
Posted August 19, 2013
Employment Type Full-time, Exempt
Compensation Depends upon Skills and Experience
Company Bod Fitness
Location 47 West 86th St
New York, NY 10024
US
DESCRIPTORS
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Strength and Conditioning Coach provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning to assigned groups of athletes using the CrossFit methodologies in a safe environment, while facilitating performance towards planned goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ability to teach, lead and take charge of members through a workout, while demonstrating the key points of performance in the 9 essential movements.
  • Anticipate the potential risk for injury, take measures to remove them, and, in the event of an injury, have the ability to implement emergency medical procedures.
  • Achieve and maintain professional certification(s) with continuing education requirements and a code of ethics.
  • Assist in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual athletes.
  • Assist the director with all task for which he or she is responsible, and manage general operation of the facility in the director's absence.
  • Coach or Assist in coaching pre-programmed WODS.
  • Participate in coaching special events, challenges, and monthly community workouts.
  • Effectively and properly motivate athletes to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance.
  • Outstanding communication skills including, email, public speaking, and small group interactions.
  • Assist in the training of interns.
  • Keep updated on current strength and conditioning research.
  • Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the director.
  • Remind members of next workout, scheduling, announcements, events and updates.
  • Proficient at using and teaching the athlete tracking system.
  • Attend weekly and monthly staff and coaching meetings.
  • To be a team player and great motivator.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A bachelor's degree in exercise science or human performance or related field is required.
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • Minimum of two years strength training experience required.
  • Will need to have completed Level 1 CrossFit Certification.
  • Olympic lifting, Gymnastics, Kettlebell, Endurance, or other related training certifications are a benefit for this position.
  • CPR/AED certification
  • Excel in time management, organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Understanding and application of the Crossfit methodology.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
  • Ability to Train Large Groups.
  • Possess honesty and personal integrity.
  • Be passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, competitive, personable and friendly.
BENEFITS
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 401(K) plan
  • Continued Education Allowance
  • Maternity Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
  • Business Cards