Human Performance Lab Director (70429)

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD.; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster seeks a Human Performance Lab Director to oversee evaluations and performance enhancement. This mid-level role focuses on delivering health and exercise science services, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic lab environment, promoting wellness through assessment and training.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in human performance area required.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid certification required.
• CSCS or SCCC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring physiological performance during assessments.
• Prepare and clean physiological monitoring equipment.
• Document assessments and generate reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance

BS/MS in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Summary/Objective

The Human Performance Lab (HPL) at Elizabethtown College in partnership with Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD (OAL) serves as a dynamic space for testing, evaluation, and performance open to the public. Located on the second floor of Elizabethtown College's Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being, the HPL is fully equipped to evaluate every aspect of a client's health and wellbeing. We achieve this through personalized attention, comprehensive analysis, and a customized pathway to personal improvement.

Summary/Objective

The Human Performance Lab (HPL) at Elizabethtown College in partnership with Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD (OAL) serves as a dynamic space for testing, evaluation, and performance open to the public. Located on the second floor of Elizabethtown College's Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being, the HPL is fully equipped to evaluate every aspect of a client's health and wellbeing. We achieve this through personalized attention, comprehensive analysis, and a customized pathway to personal improvement.

The purpose of the Lab is to deliver sport, health, and exercise science services to the College campus community as well as our surrounding communities, with the aim of enhancing individuals overall wellness. The HPL aligns with the mission of Elizabethtown College to use our knowledge, talents, and energy to positively make a difference in the lives of others. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technological support for clients interested in obtaining scientific guidance to their exercise needs utilizing our industry leading assessment equipment. The person in this position will assess clients of varying needs to assess the way to achieve maximum outcomes from their physical performance. Clients will include people of all ages, from college sports teams and students to kids and active adults. Assessments are available for those returning from significant injury to those working to maximize the outcomes of their sports performance.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Responsible for real-time biological, physiological, performance and safety monitoring during assessment, and maintain accurate capture of all data points associated with the testing.
• Executes biometric and physiological technology monitoring and maintains excellence in all data and information captured.
• Prepares, sets-up, operates and disinfects/cleans physiological monitoring equipment/materials.
• Meticulously documents assessment events and may be required to build daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Works with clients on technology bio-harness wear and physiological technology assessment.
• Utilizes tools and assessments to share physiological data and provide results and recommendations for training plans to the Physical Therapist for review and approval prior to delivery to the client.
• Provides training/recovery adaptation recommendations.
• May be required to present daily, weekly, and monthly reports based on already established formats.
• Comprehends the impacts of physiological load, mechanical load, caloric burn and training intensity associated with medium to high demand conditions.
• Profound understanding of vital sign physiology measured through electrocardiography, with emphasis on heart rate, breathing rate, respirations, and core temperature, sleep sensor technology and sleep hygiene protocols as they relate to physical training, electromyography, safety, and human performance activities.
• Work with implemented systems to schedule all client requests.
• Support the Exercise Science classes in collaboration with the Exercise Science faculty lead the lab work as called upon.
• Support the marketing efforts of the Lab, as the voice of the subject matter expert.
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Head Coach and Athletic Trainers to implement training regimen for clients as agreed to by Physical Therapist.
• Effectively promote an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all student athletes and non-student athletes; establish a culture of diversity and inclusion in all team activities.
• Adhere to all OAL policies including, but not limited to, specific duties as a Responsible Employee.
• Other duties as assigned by OAL.
• Supervision of Human Performance Lab staff, as the clientele and educational needs grow.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Conduct all responsibilities in a safe manner according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance required.
• 4-6 years of consistent working experience with 2-4 years of experience in the human performance area of expertise to include but not limited to: psychology, exercise physiology, nutrition, sport science or physical therapy), is required.
• General knowledge of different athletic teams and the needs of specific positions and the willingness to learn about those with which knowledge/experience is limited is required.
• This position requires:
• A current valid drivers license for business travel purposes
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification
• A current CSCS or SCCC certification
  

Preferred Education And Experience

The ideal candidate will possess all of the required qualifications noted above in addition to some or all of the following below:

• BS/MS in Exercise Physiology is preferred.
  
  

Other Skills, Abilities, And/or Training

• Ability to self-manage and experience working without direct supervision.
• Ability to speak confidently in front of audiences while discussing HPL assessments and outcomes.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player, with evidence of ability to interact positively with students, colleagues, and the public.
• Experience in designing and implementing fitness regimens.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent written communication skills (i.e. business letter writing, grammar, etc.).
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e. ability to deal effectively with others, speak professionally on the phone, etc.).
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong desire to pursue excellence in all facets of duties.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Occasionally required to reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 25 feet.
• Occasionally required to stand for long periods of time.
  
  

Vision Requirements

• To successfully perform this position, individuals must possess the following:
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Adjustable focus
  

Our Commitment To Inclusivity

At OAL and its affiliated organizations, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all users on our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues or require assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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