Sport Science Coordinator (Medical Technician)

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Department

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

The Sport Science Coordinator delivers sport science services and process management as an integral part of the Integrated Support Team (IST), to include monitoring and testing programs. Position will be governed by a Sport Scientist, in support of coaches and trainers, to performs desired tasks, tests, and duties to aid Indiana University (IU) athletes and participants in performance enhancement and injury recovery and prevention.

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Department

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

The Sport Science Coordinator delivers sport science services and process management as an integral part of the Integrated Support Team (IST), to include monitoring and testing programs. Position will be governed by a Sport Scientist, in support of coaches and trainers, to performs desired tasks, tests, and duties to aid Indiana University (IU) athletes and participants in performance enhancement and injury recovery and prevention.

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Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees performance monitoring and testing programs and provides timely reporting as required.
• Oversees the collection, methods, and consistency (i.e., validity and reliability) of physical performance data across the performance staff.
• Provides, maintains, and monitors performance analyses and reports (i.e., load monitoring and physiological/subjective load response).
• Manages and administers safe, legal, and ethical practices for the dissemination of athlete, team, and related institutional performance data.
• Assists head(s) of performance with deliverable performance services and special projects.

General Responsibilities

• Performs exams using proper equipment as ordered by providers.
• Checks to be sure all reports are filed promptly and sent to ordering providers for review.
• Makes sure charges are entered correctly by checking order list or by entering data into electronic medical record (EMR) for outside providers, so patients will be billed properly.
• Sends test results to qualified provider for analysis.
• Monitors equipment and performs regular maintenance and inspections as needed.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Associate's degree from an accredited school with a technician specialty and two years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school with a technician specialty.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports science, or a related field.
• 2 years relevant work experience with sport or tactical athlete populations (including intern/apprenticeships).
• Experience/proficiency in basic data analysis.
• Experience with statistical software programs and functions (e.g., Excel, Power BI, R, SQL, etc.)
• Experience with sports science technologies (e.g., GPS/LPS/IMU monitoring, heart rate, force plates, etc.).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Technician related certification.

Preferred

• Suitable/relevant certification (e.g., NSCA-CSCS) and/or professional license required to hold positions of influence on exercise prescription, including workload management and the application of performance data.
• NSCA-CPSS a bonus.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinical Services

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Posting Disclaimer

Thisposting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of thePosted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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