Sports Performance Specialist

Sports Performance Specialist

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

• Delivers direct sports performance training services to clients at all levels of athletic ability.
• Designs and implements sports specific training programs for individuals and teams at every level of athletic ability.
• Develops clinical competencies and sports specific training protocols and practice guidelines.
• Adapts program design and service delivery to reflect current evidence based practice and industry trends.
• Serves as a mentor and clinical resource for colleagues and student development.
• Provides routine educational updates to staff and community members relating to clinical specialty.
• Seeks opportunities to develop relationships with core and extended team members and members of athletic associations.
• Establishes and maintains current evidence based standards of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, or Sports Management
• 1 year Relevant experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community representatives, coaches, and clients.
• Ability to motivate others and teach clinical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CSCS - Strength and Conditioning Specialist NSCA - State of Pennsylvania within 120 Days

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.