Sports Performance Specialist

About Lehigh Valley Health Network 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. Position Overview Summary Plans, organizes, develops, and provides sports performance services. Develops clinical competencies appropriate for training individuals and teams at all levels of athletic ability. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Location and Work Schedule Work Shift: Day Shift. Address: 123 Five Points Richmond Rd. Primary Location: Bangor- Five Points Richmond Road. Position Type: Onsite. Union: Not Applicable. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Variable. Department: 1004-00040 Sports Perfm - Bangor SD. CH. Company Culture and Recognition Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN’s great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here. #J-18808-Ljbffr