Sports Performance Specialist

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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

• Bachelors 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 patients 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.

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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:

Sports Perfm - Bangor SD - CH