What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT or Athletic Trainer - Snowboard Halfpipe position at U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association?
JOB DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR ATHLETIC TRAINER FOR US SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE TEAM - CONTRACTOR
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal Contract
REPORTS TO: Director of Performance Medical Services
LOCATION: Park City, Utah or Remote
TRAVEL: up to 80%
BENEFITS: Not Eligible
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the US Ski and Snowboard 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 athlete medical management both in health and in return from injury, safety in event organization and equipment. 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 athletes on their respective team while utilizing outside expertise and rotational support when necessary.
ABOUT US
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.
ROLES & 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.
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 for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Requirements include lifting at least 50 lbs., ability to stand outside slope side or on course during training and competitions in adverse weather conditions.
US SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT
US Ski and 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. USSS'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.