Boca Raton, Florida

Athletic Trainer/Strength & Cond. Specialist, Boca Raton

Full Time Contingent
posted 12/01/2008
Boca Raton, FL
PURPOSE OF POSITION:Develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive tennis-specific sports medicine program for elite athletes at the USTA Training Center in Boca Raton, Florida. This position will also work alongside the Sport Science staff to track, test and train elite level tennis players. QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER:• Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor Degree in Sport Science or related area.• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) • Extensive knowledge of growth and developmental issues involving players that are pre-puberty, in puberty and young adults. • Job requires ability to present/demonstrate exercises in weight room and on the tennis court.• Knowledge of elite athletes with specific understanding of tennis movements/injury patterns• Preferred Requirements:• Accredited degree in Physical Therapy • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)• M.S in Physical Therapy, Sport Science, Biomechanics or related area• Position is considered exempt.
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