Sports Performance Specialist - Sports Medicine

The Sports Medicine Sports Performance Specialist 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. The specialist will also demonstrate competency defined in the Competencies Required for this Job section by providing age-appropriate training to clients from the age of 5 through 21 years and select adult clients, with a primary focus on the middle and high school ages. The position may also participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and hospital or departmental committees.

Schedule: PT, Benefits Eligible, 25 hrs/week

Location: KIPP Columbus High School (2900 Inspire Dr, Columbus, OH 43224)

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Develops and maintains relationships with community coaches, parents, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians to establish referral patterns to the program.
• Designs, implements, and monitors age-appropriate injury prevention and performance enhancement programs for sports medicine clientele, schools, interscholastic teams, and community youth organizations.
• Communicates with children on a level that they'll understand with instruction, cueing, and error correction.
• Coordinates transition of student-athlete rehabilitation to performance training with sports medicine staff as needed.
• Assists with coordinating, maintaining, and staffing of weight room and performance facilities; assists in identifying and purchasing needed equipment; assists in scheduling training for various athletic programs.
• Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in a health or exercise related field, required.
• Masters degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

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

Certifications:

• CPR certification, required.
• National Strength & Conditioning Association and/or American College of Sports Medicine certification, preferred.
• Other preferred certifications include: Functional Movement Systems, USA Weightlifting, and USA Track & Field.

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:

• 2 years of related experience preferred, including working with athletic and youth populations.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting - infrequently
• Talking on phone/in person - frequently
• Typing on a keyboard - frequently
• Standing/walking -frequently
• Physically Active - frequently

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 individual 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 his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet