Sports Performance Specialist - Sports Medicine
Job Description
Frequently develops and maintains relationships with community coaches, parents, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians to establish referral patterns to the program.
Continuously designs, implements, and monitors age-appropriate injury prevention and performance enhancement programs for sports medicine clientele, schools, interscholastic teams, and community youth organizations.
Continuously communicates with children on a level that they'll understand with instruction, cueing, and error correction.
Occasionally coordinates transition of student-athlete rehabilitation to performance training with sports medicine staff.
Occasionally assists with coordinating, maintaining, and staffing of weight room/performance facilities; assists in identifying and purchasing needed equipment; assists in scheduling training for various athletic programs.
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in a health or exercise related field, required. Master's Degree, preferred.
Licensure Requirement
CPR certification., required.
National Strength & Conditioning Association and/or American College of Sports Medicine certification, preferred.
Functional Movement Systems, USA Weightlifting, or USA Track & Field, preferred.
Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sports performance training methods and equipment.
Ability to lead large group training sessions.
Knowledge of OHSAA and NCAA rules and regulations.
Experience Two years of related experience including working with athletic and youth populations, preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)
Additional Physical Requirements
Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)
EEO Statement
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet