Sports Safety Educator

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Title: Athlete Health Educator

Department: Global Sports Marketing

Job Summary

The Athlete Health Per Diem Educator will provide public health-based education to athletes, coaches, parents, teachers and administrators as part of the Athlete Health Program at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Specific job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Deliver educational workshops and neuromuscular training sessions for and other partner organizations under the direction of the HSS Athlete Health Program Manager
• Conduct movement assessments for youth and adult athletes, analyze data to provide personalized feedback and recommendations to improve health outcomes under the direction of the HSS Athlete Health Program Manager
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of educational materials and program curricula under the direction of the HSS Athlete Health Program Manager
• Participate in data collection for clinical research and education outcomes reporting under the direction of the HSS Athlete Health Program Director

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in: Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Public Health or a closely related field
• Recommended certifications include: Exercise Physiologist (ACSM), Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), or similar
• Current First Aid-CPR/BLS certification
• Outstanding communication and human interaction skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years clinical experience
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, clinical movement assessments/performance analysis technology, and injury risk reduction best practices
• Strong consideration given to those with a demonstrated history of public speaking, sports injury prevention program development, and/or implementation of public health education programs
• Strong consideration given to those with a background in elite-level sports, adult fitness/recreation, or performing arts

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.