[Hiring] Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer @U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Not Eligible

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

Company Description

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.