PT or Athletic Trainer

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association•Park City, UT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sports Medicine Department aims to support the vision of making the United States of America the best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding by providing athlete medical management for both health and recovery from injury, and ensuring safety in event organization and equipment. The primary role of this position is to oversee the management and coordination of athlete care concerning all medically related issues for named athletes on their respective team, utilizing outside expertise and rotational support when necessary. U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

Requirements

Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA, Board of Certification) or Licensed Physical Therapist with background in sports injury management
Three to five years of team sport or elite athlete experience post licensure
First Aid and CPR certified
Acute injury management skills and experience
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with coaches, staff, athletes, physicians, and athlete management personnel as needed to fulfill the contracted scope of services.
Excellent manual skills for athlete recovery and rehabilitations
Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently and effectively in high pressure/time sensitive settings
Participate in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard team staff and medical staff meetings
Assist in preparation, organization and execution of team preparticipation physicals annually in Park City
Ability to ski and snowboard at an Intermediate to Advanced level is required

Responsibilities

Provide athlete treatment / rehabilitation services
On hill coverage of all training and competitions as determined by the team schedule
Documentation, communication, and facilitation of athlete medical management
Extensive international travel
Assisting with insurance claims surrounding injuries
Coordination with U.S. Ski & Snowboard staff and volunteer medical providers
Participation in sports medicine special projects pertaining to injury, risk mitigation, and performance medicine
Administrative responsibilities include assisting with insurance claims surrounding injuries, injury updates, coverage at the Center of Excellence when needed, attendance of required educational activities, participation in Medical/High performance meetings and additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.