• Athletic Performance Specialist

    Premier Health (Dayton, OH)


    Miami Valley Hospital North

    Athletic Performance Specialist

    + _Full-Time, 40 hours per week_

    General Summary/Responsibilities:

    The Athletic Performance Specialist assumes a collaborative role on the interdisciplinary sports medicine team. The Athletic Performance Specialist will work as an Athletic Trainer and will be responsible for sports and human performance programs. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day operations to ensure maximum efficiency.

     

    The Athletic Performance Specialist will provide testing and evaluation of physical performance factors for each client, athletic conditioning program design, instruction, and supervision of clients. This individual will provide on-site athletic training coverage at designated schools and community events as directed. The Athletic Performance Specialist will provide prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, organization and administration under the direction of a physician.

     

    The Athletic Performance Specialist will be responsible for documentation per Premier Health standards, professional practice activities, public speaking, and cost management. This individual is professionally responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the sports medicine team.

    Education

    Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

    + Area of study or major: Athletic Training

    + Preferred educational qualifications: Master’s degree in related field

    Licensure/Certification/Registration

    + Current Athletic Trainer license in State of Ohio.

    + Current CPR certification required at the time of hire

    + National Athletic Trainers Association certification

    + National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification as Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist 12 months upon hire

    Experience

    + Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

    + Preferred experience: 1-3 year’s job-related experience

    Knowledge/Skills

    + Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant and empathetic demeanor.

    + Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.

    + Teamwork oriented.

    + Effective decision-making, creates efficient workflows and process, and assigns resources properly.

    + Display tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and an ability to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to significantly increase the visibility and viability of Premier Health, its subsidiaries and to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals that respond to the market opportunities and organizational needs.

    + Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

    + Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills.

    + Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

    + Basic computer knowledge and skills.

    + Decision-making assessment skills regarding testing and evaluation of physical performance factors for each client, athletic conditioning program design, instruction, supervision, injury evaluation and outcome goals of active individuals.

    + Demonstrates facilitation and mentoring skills.