Reconditioning Specialist at U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association – Park City, Utah

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reconditioning Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Year-round, Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Sport Science

LOCATION: Park City, UT

TRAVEL: <10%

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $85,000

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Reconditioning Specialist. 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 Reconditioning Specialist will play a critical role in working closely with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Physical Therapists/Athletic Trainers and team Athletic Development Coaches to successfully rehabilitate injured athletes across all sports back into full performance programming. The position, in conjunction with the Director of Sport Science, will also educate, support, and mentor the Intermountain Health Certified COE site(s) in all aspects of U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Department’s systems and processes.

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 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

National Team Rehabilitation Support

Athlete Experience

• Provide Athletic Development programming, coaching, testing, and monitoring for injured/rehabilitating national team athletes in close collaboration with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Physical Therapists/Athletic Trainers and team Athletic Development Coaches.
• Athletic Development coaching and support for off-site rehabilitation/return-to-snow training camps.

Operational Excellence

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing world-class services to athletes.
• Stay at the leading edge of reconditioning training research and techniques.

Certified Center of Excellence (COE) Coordinator to Intermountain Health

Operational Excellence

• Learn, develop, and help document U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s COE standard operating procedures in all areas of sport science and sports medicine support (including but not limited to: facility design and equipment needs, staffing structure/requirements and education/certification, athlete intake, testing and monitoring, injury prevention, and return to snow protocols).
• Work with Intermountain Health COE leadership team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Director of Sport Science to translate U.S. Ski & Snowboard COE standard operating procedures into effective work practices at Intermountain Health COEs.
• Assist, support, and mentor Intermountain Health COE staff in all aspects of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s COE operations.
• Travel to Intermountain Health’s 3 Certified COE sites in Utah (Park City, Murray, and Ogden)
• Conduct professional development sessions for Intermountain Health COE rehabilitation and performance staff.
• Comply with Intermountain Health policies for dress, conduct, and identification in an Intermountain Health facility.

Financial Performance

• Act as a Partnership Liaison to ensure both parties are actively engaging in and maximizing their return on investment of the partnership.
  

High Performance Centers

Operational Excellence

• Lead the High Performance Center (HPC) program by collaborating with and educating a select group of top-tier clubs across the country.
• Identify club needs and coordinate educational opportunities by engaging internal and external subject matter experts.
• Plan and deliver national and regional retreats to strengthen connection, alignment, and shared purpose across the HPC network.
• Support the nationwide implementation and delivery of SkillsQuest-Fitness testing.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Undergraduate degree (ideally Master’s degree) in Sport Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, or related subject.
  • If in Athletic Training - Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA Certification Board)
• Current certification from the CSCCa, NSCA, and/or USAW or equivalent and First Aid and CPR certified.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with national-level athletes, with significant experience reconditioning athletes through injury.
• A strong understanding of the entire movement continuum, athletic development philosophy, physical literacy, and long-term athlete development.
• Proven experience working in an interdisciplinary High Performance Department among multiple disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of international best practices in athlete development and reconditioning.
• Experience developing and delivering educational content is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally within Utah frequently, and nationally/internationally as required.
• Legally able to work in the USA (USA citizen or existing Green Card/Work Visa without further sponsorship).
• Must meet contractor requirements for working at Intermountain Health facilities.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS 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.