Athletic Trainer

Title: Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer)

Job Location: Liverpool, NY

Contract Duration: 03+ Months

Shift: Night Shift - 4 PM- 1 AM - Mon-Fri

Training Shift: 8 am- 4:30 pm

OT Hours Expectation: 10

Certifications Needed: Certified Athletic Trainer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer / Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to support workplace injury prevention, ergonomic assessments, first aid care, and employee wellness initiatives at a warehouse facility in Liverpool. NY.

The Injury Prevention Specialist will proactively identify potential ergonomic and safety risks, perform biomechanical assessments, provide conservative care to injured associates, and educate employees on safe body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.

The role involves frequent interaction with warehouse associates, managers, and safety leadership to reduce workplace injuries and improve overall employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Injury Prevention & First Aid

• Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when necessary.
• Deliver conservative care to injured associates.
• Maintain accurate records of first aid treatment provided.
• Identify potential injury risks and implement preventive interventions.
• Educate associates on techniques to minimize physical strain and prevent soft tissue injuries.

Ergonomic & Biomechanical Assessments

• Conduct ergonomic and biomechanical assessments of warehouse tasks.
• Observe employees performing daily job duties and identify unsafe movements or at-risk work habits.
• Recommend safer body mechanics and work techniques.
• Understand departmental operations and the physical demands associated with each job function.
• Support improvements to standard work processes to reduce injury risks.

Employee Education & Wellness

• Lead daily stretching routines during startup meetings.
• Educate employees on proper lifting techniques, posture, and injury prevention.
• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to associates and managers.
• Promote workplace safety awareness through education and intervention.

Injury Tracking & Reporting

• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain daily activity logs and share updates with the safety and senior leadership teams.
• Analyze onsite incidents monthly and recommend strategies to reduce injury frequency and severity.
• Provide job accommodation recommendations for employees with medical restrictions.

Collaboration & Workplace Engagement

• Maintain frequent floor presence to interact with associates and managers.
• Attend and participate in daily startup meetings.
• Collaborate with safety teams and leadership on injury prevention initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement in workplace ergonomics and safety practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent state certification.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the Healthcare Provider level through the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer level through the American Red Cross.
• Ability to maintain all required medical credentials throughout the assignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of injury prevention, body mechanics, and ergonomic assessment techniques.
• Ability to provide first aid and conservative care in an occupational setting.
• Strong communication, documentation, and employee education skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an occupational health or industrial setting.
• Certification to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED courses.
• Experience supporting industrial wellness programs.
• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation processes.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr.