Performance Trainer (PRN)

Description

OAK Orthopedics, a division of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, is currently hiring a PRN (as needed) Health Performance Trainer for our busy Bourbonnais-Mooney location.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks to support the growing needs and demands of the Health Performance Institute. Provides training programs to Health Performance Institute clients ranging from youth, adolescents, adults, athletes, teams, and elite professionals. 

Responsibilities

• Producing personalized training programs 
• Planning and conducting programs of activities for groups and/or individuals. 
• Maintaining records of participant performance. 
• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positive, and motivating 5. Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development. 
• Demonstrating and communicating activities to clients.  
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques 
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times 9. Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury prevention, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports science 
• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of co-workers 
• Liaising with other partners in performance management, such as physical therapists, doctors and athletic trainers 
• Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements 
• Fostering relationships with schools and athletic organizations 

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in either of the following fields: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Studies, Athletic Training, and/or Biology 
• NNSCA, ACSM, ACE, and/or NASM certification(s) 
• CPR/AED certification  
• Personal training/sports performance experience