Sports - Assistant Coach- Elmwood- PRN

Sports Performance - Assistant Coach
- Elmwood- PRN

Join Ochsner Health as a Sports Performance - Assistant Coach under a PRN schedule. Ochsner, founded in 1942, remains dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Whether you work directly with patients or support those who do, you will make a difference and grow your career.

This role primarily involves coaching Sports Performance classes under the direction of the Supervisor, creating an atmosphere of athletic success, and participating in marketing events as needed.

Required – High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or a related field.

Required – 3 months’ experience with strength & speed training in a high school, collegiate, or professional performance/fitness setting.
Preferred – 1 year’s experience in the same setting.

Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association or an equivalent national certification.

• Computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and Microsoft Excel.
• Good organizational, time‑management, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to lead and coach athletes of all levels and backgrounds.
• Perform a majority of sports‑related movements.
• Foster a fun, competitive workout environment and maintain motivation.
• Communicate workout methods effectively.
• Interact with clients, anticipating needs.
• Knowledge of fitness principles, basic nutrition, and health skills, with a drive to expand training knowledge.
• Knowledge of all training modalities.
• Technical knowledge of weightlifting, speed, and agility movements.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations.

• Coach various workout and training classes tailored to client/group needs; may include teams, small group facility, or personal training.
• Plan and manage group class warm‑ups, instructions, cool‑downs, and related activities.
• Conduct strength, power, speed, agility, movement, and recovery programs while maintaining high energy.
• Build relationships with colleagues, coaches, and athletes.
• Track and report client progress.
• Maintain a safe environment by scaling movements and weights appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness before and after classes.
• Adapt behavior to the specific client population, respecting privacy and communication style.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.