UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION
Sports Medicine Educational Services Coordinator
Job Code: 930010
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Mgt. Approval: P. Swain
Date: February 2020
Department: 17490
HR Approval: J. Theisen
Date: February 2020
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Orthopedics, this position is responsible for the planning and coordination of sports medicine
educational activities. This person works closely with the faculty in the Division of Sports Medicine and leverages internal and external
partners to develop, coordinate, promote and present sports medicine educational programming. In addition to the educational duties
outlined above, the incumbent will also serve in a clinical role as an athletic trainer, physical therapist, nurse or other. Duties for the clinical
component of the role are consistent with pertinent LAT, PT or RN job descriptions
This individual is highly involved in the instruction and/or training activities of a variety of students, faculty, clients, patrons, and the general
public. Student programming, staff development, and research facilitation are areas which involve a high degree of problem solving,
interpretation and analysis. Therefore, a strong clinical, academic, and organizational background is necessary.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Sports Medicine Education
Administers and coordinates hospital-based sports medicine educational programs and activities that align with priorities set by leadership
and faculty, these may include:
• Planning and executing the Annual Sports Medicine Symposium including coordination of faculty/staff in content development and
ensuring the event is accredited for continuing education credits
• Assisting sports medicine faculty with coordination of the weekly Sports Medicine Education Conferences
• Developing, coordinating, promoting, and presenting educational programming in connection with sports performance and other
sports medicine initiatives by identifying speakers, determining content, an d assisting with logistics.
• Collaborating with sports medicine managers, staff, and faculty to determine educational priorities for sports medicine and to
implement actions that allow the program to meet identified goals and objectives.
Patient Care
The clinical component of this position will involve providing athletic training (physician extender or outreach), physical therapy or nursing
care in a sports medicine setting. Specific responsibilities will vary depending upon the clinical role and will be consistent with the job
description of that clinical role.
ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field
Preferred
Master’s degree in a clinical field
Work Experience
Minimum
Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a related sports medicine clinical
field such as athletic training, nursing, or physical therapy
Preferred
A background in teaching and organization of educational programs related to
sports medicine is strongly preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Minimum
• State of Wisconsin Licensure in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy or Nursing
• Pertinent certification associated with clinical background/licensure (i.e.
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association and NATABOC)
• Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Skill in developing, coordinating, conducting, and presenting educational
programs, including working knowledge of current audiovisual systems and
technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION
• Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of
professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS for Education Coordinator Role
(clinical component of this role may have different physical demand level)
Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may
be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Level
Occasional
Up to 33% of the time
Frequent
34%-66% of the time
Constant
67%-100% of the time
Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and
occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets,
ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as
one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and
standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are
sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally
and other sedentary criteria are met.
Up to 10#
Negligible
Negligible
x
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent
lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount,
a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a
significant degree.
Up to 20#
Up to 10# or
requires significant
walking or standing, or
requires pushing/pulling
of arm/leg controls
Negligible or constant
push/pull of items of
negligible weight
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with
frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25
pounds.
20-50#
10-25#
Negligible-10#
Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent
lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
50-100#
25-50#
10-20#
Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent
lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Over 100#
Over 50#
Over 20#
List any other physical requirements or bona fide
occupational qualifications:
Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified;
it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this po sition.
