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Sports Performance Specialist - Sports Medicine Requisition ID 2024-53889 Category Sports Medicine Overview The Sports Medicine Sports Performance Specialist develops, implements, and monitors sports performance services on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine; assists in management of sports performance facilities; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of department goals related to sports performance services; and ensures compliance with Joint Commission and external regulatory bodies. The specialist will also demonstrate competency defined in the Competencies Required for this Job section by providing age-appropriate training to clients from the age of 5 through 21 years and select adult clients, with a primary focus on the middle and high school ages. The position may also participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and hospital or departmental committees. Schedule: PT, Benefits Eligible, 25 hrs/week Location: KIPP Columbus High School (2900 Inspire Dr, Columbus, OH 43224) Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Develops and maintains relationships with community coaches, parents, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians to establish referral patterns to the program. Designs, implements, and monitors age-appropriate injury prevention and performance enhancement programs for sports medicine clientele, schools, interscholastic teams, and community youth organizations. Communicates with children on a level that they'll understand with instruction, cueing, and error correction. Coordinates transition of student-athlete rehabilitation to performance training with sports medicine staff as needed. Assists with coordinating, maintaining, and staffing of weight room and performance facilities; assists in identifying and purchasing needed equipment; assists in scheduling training for various athletic programs. Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below. Qualifications Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in a health or exercise related field, required. Masters degree, preferred. Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle backgr