Contractor - Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer Freeski

CONTRACTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

TEAM PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR ATHLETIC TRAINER

FREESKI PT/AT: HALFPIPE

CLASSIFICATION Contractor

LOCATION  Remote

TRAVEL  May 2026 - March 2027

Consultant/Contractor shall provide Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer services for the Freeski Halfpipe team performing all duties and services needed for successful training and competition performance by athletes, as more particularly described below.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Athlete Experience

a. Direct athlete treatment / rehabilitation.

b. On hill coverage of all training and competitions as determined by the team schedule.

c.  Documentation, communication and facilitation of athlete medical management.

d. Coordination with alpine performance staff and volunteer providers.

e. Participation in sports medicine special projects pertaining to injury, risk mitigation and performance medicine.

2. Operational Excellence

a. Administrative responsibilities including assisting with insurance claims surrounding injuries, injury updates, coverage at the Center of Excellence when needed, attendance of required educational activities, participation in Medical/High performance meetings and additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the contractor for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA Certification Board) or Licensed Physical Therapist with background in sports injuries or athletic training

2. First Aid and CPR certified

3. Expert Ski and/or Snowboard ability

4. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of the athlete management team including coaches, staff, athletes, and doctors

5. Excellent manual skills for athlete recovery and rehabilitations

6. Participate in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard team staff and Medical staff meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Physical Requirements include lifting at least 50 lbs, ability to stand outside slope side or course side during training and competitions in adverse weather conditions.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.