Sports Performance Specialist - Sports Medicine

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Westerville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Participates in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and hospital or departmental committees.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio driver’s 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 Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health or exercise related field, required.
• CPR certification., required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree, preferred.
• National Strength & Conditioning Association and/or American College of Sports Medicine certification, preferred.
• Functional Movement Systems, USA Weightlifting, or USA Track & Field, preferred.
• Two years of related experience including working with athletic and youth populations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees