Freeski Slopestyle Physical Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEAM PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR ATHLETIC TRAINER

FREESKI/SNOWBOARD (FS/SB) COORDINATOR AND PT/AT FOR SNOWBOARD SLOPESTYLE 

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Exempt 

REPORTS TO U.S. Ski & Snowboard Medical Director

LOCATION Park City, UT

TRAVEL 80%

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Team Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE 

The purpose of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Sports Medicine Department is to support the vision of making the United States of America the best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We strive to do this by providing effective athlete medical management both in health and in return from injury, safety in event organization and equipment, a level field of play, and through athlete education. In this respect, the primary role of this position is to oversee the management and coordination of athlete care with respect to all medically related issues for named team athletes on their respective team while utilizing outside expertise and rotational support personnel when necessary.

About Us:

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic 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.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Athlete Experience and Team Role
   1. Direct athlete treatment / rehabilitation
   2. On hill coverage of all training and competitions as determined by the team schedule
   3. Documentation, communication, and facilitation of athlete medical management
   4. Assisting with insurance claims surrounding injuries
   5. Coordination with FS/SB performance staff and volunteer providers
   6. Participation in sports medicine special projects pertaining to injury, risk mitigation, and performance medicine
2. Operational Excellence: Freeski/Snowboard Coordinator
   1. Assist in scheduling PT/AT and physician coverage for all FS/SB teams’ projects
   2. Assist in preparation, organization, and execution of team preparticipation physicals annually
   3. Lead staff CME/ education sessions throughout the year
   4. Mentor and develop PT/AT providers for FS/SB teams
   5. Participate in annual review of FS/SB teams PTs/ATCs
   6. Med kit restock (PT kit when needed, Physician kit, med stock for kit)
   7. Seasonal coverage at the Center of Excellence
   8. Participation in all Medical/ High Performance meetings
   9. Additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA Certification Board) or Licensed Physical Therapist with background in sports injuries or athletic training
2. First Aid and CPR certified
3. Expert Ski and/or Snowboard ability
4. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of the athlete management team including coaches, staff, athletes, and doctors
5. Excellent manual skills for athlete recovery and rehabilitations
6. Participate in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard team staff and Medical staff meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical Requirements include lifting at least 50 lbs, ability to stand outside slope side or course side during training and competitions in adverse weather conditions.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.