PT or Athletic Trainer - Snowboard Halfpipe

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

6d • Remote

About The Position

The US Ski and Snowboard Sports Medicine Department's vision is to support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the best in the world in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding. This role is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of athlete care for named athletes on the US Snowboard Halfpipe team, addressing all medically related issues. This includes 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed