Sports Performance Specialist Sports Medicine
Westerville, OH - USA
Job Summary
Overview:
Valid Ohio drivers 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 Childrens 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:
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 theyll 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:
Bachelors Degree in a health or exercise related field required.
Masters 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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.