Sports Performance Specialist - Sports Medicine

Sports Performance Specialist

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 1 PM to 7 PM with some variance per business needs
• Position is based at Delaware Hayes High School (289 Euclid Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015)

Job Description Summary

Develops, implements, and monitors sports performance services on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine. Assists in management of sports performance facilities, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of department goals related to sports performance services, and ensures compliance with Joint Commission and external regulatory bodies. Participates in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and hospital or departmental committees.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• 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

(not specified)

Certifications

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) *additional testing may be required, Sitting

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, Working Outdoors

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"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"