Performance Coach Apprentice

Performance Coach Apprentice

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Ortho Nebraska creates inspired wellness opportunities all people deserve by giving a direct path to personalized programs and life‑enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing elite level coaching with unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

The Performance Coach Apprentice will work alongside our Performance Coaches, learning how to deliver training services to a variety of clientele. The apprentice will also assist with supporting marketing, sales, customer service, and operational tasks for the performance division.

• Position:
  Temporary
• Shift: Days
• FTE /
  
  Hours:
  
  300 Hours
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Saturday
• Notes:
  The Performance Coach Apprentice will work approximately 300 hours (or hours in alignment with their University requirements). For the duration of the program, the Performance Coach Apprentice will complete a project of their choice that meets the needs of the organization and its clientele. This will be presented at the conclusion of the apprenticeship.

• High School Graduate / equivalent required
• Actively pursuing a degree in Exercise Science or other health‑related field
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, or equivalent certification preferred

• Facilitate sessions for youth and adult clientele
  • Coach in a manner that protects the client from injury
  • Utilize effective coaching cues for improving training techniques
  • Develop appropriate goals with each client and how to build in the review process
  • Appropriately communicate on client issues, needs, progress, and changes made during a session
• Assist in conducting initial musculoskeletal and performance evaluations
• Support marketing team with needs for marketing campaigns
• Assist on potential joint ventures with local businesses and sports entities to support company goals
• Assist with maintaining client schedules
• Maintains accurate understanding and follows policies and procedures
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment and supplies, reporting repair needs accordingly
• Attends scheduled company meetings as required

• Flexible Scheduling
  • Option of Nights and Weekends
• Training/Professional Development
  • Hands‑on training
  • Achievement of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of start
• One‑on‑one Mentorship with Performance Coach and opportunities to shadow other areas
• Company Store Credit
• Complimentary Parking

This position is classified as Heavy Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 51 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 26 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre‑employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.