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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Strength & Conditioning Specialist to join our team!
As a Strength & Conditioning Specialist, under general direction, you will teach safe and effective lifting techniques and proper spotting procedures; select exercises and instruct athletes in execution of exercises. Executes athletic development programs consisting of speed, strength, power, coordination, and flexibility. Provides nutrition counseling; designs long-term training programs for athletes; and collaborates with coaches to develop customized training protocols; assists in management of strength and conditioning facility.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Attends events with leaders in the local business and athletics community. Develops relationships and provides support with local charities. Consistently follows safe work practices during all job-related activities which includes following recommended use guidelines for patient treatment related equipment. In accordance with our service standards, holds safety first for all patients, visitors and team members, and patient and staff interactions.
Contacts, cultivates, and expands relationships with area high schools and club programs to increase the volume of athletes participating in the program. Distributes marketing materials and creates social media content to increase awareness of the program throughout the community. Answers phone inquiries, email inquiries, scheduling, and billing.
Enables athletes to perform to their physical potential in their sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength and fitness training programs; develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes; manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.
Enforces facility policies and helps maintain a clean training center and equipment. Negotiates and executes terms of contracts with area high schools and club programs. Obtains and documents pertinent medical history, performance of specific assessments, initial status, progress, goals, and results.
Reduces the likelihood of sports-related injuries or the aggravation of such injuries during practice sessions and scheduled contests by being knowledgeable of the injuries sustained in the sport and proper prevention methods, directing appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warmups, and working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contest. Teaches clients through instruction and demonstration utilizing movement mechanics, sport specific exercise modalities, and the individual client's physical capabilities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field.
2 years of strength and conditioning experience.
CSCS Certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, or SCCC Certification by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or Health Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine.
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
Master's degree preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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