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Location

Santa Monica, CA | United States

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Job description

The Red Bull Athlete Performance Center (APC) is an athlete accelerator where we enable Red Bull athletes to become truly outstanding performers.

As the Director of Athlete Health, you will be responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team dedicated to the provision of exceptional medical services to professional athletes.

Your focus will be on the management and implementation of health and rehabilitation services, with the goal of maximizing the individual potential of worldclass athletes and minimizing downtime due to injuries, fostering an environment conducive to peak performance and rapid recovery.

In this leadership position, you will bear a large part of the overall responsibility for the further development of the APC Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for athlete health and rehabilitation services in a global cross-sport setting.

  Lead, mentor, and oversee the performance of an interdisciplinary team of internal and external health professional (physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists etc..)

  Build-up and manage an external network of health care specialists able to provide worldclass medical services

• Provide treatment and rehabilitation to our athletes for injuries and develop and execute plans to promote quick and effective recovery

  Strategically implement the highest level of medical care by providing a comprehensive plan associated with both short- and long-term rehabilitation and performance outcomes, including, but not limited to:

  • Performing comprehensive assessments and monitoring of musculoskeletal system
  • Performing appropriate and effective interventions to address musculoskeletal impairments
  • Educating athletes and other relevant stakeholders

• Direct all rehabilitation processes for injured athletes

  Develop and build efficient and effective recovery protocols

  Manage the integration of injury prevention and health optimization programs

  Guarantee a constantly coordinated collaboration with internal and external performance teams

• Establish and maintain strict health care protocols, including emergency response plans and injury documentation processes

  Ensure adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations and sports governing body guidelines

• Facilitate a collaborative culture within the health services team and coordinate care with coaching and performance staff

  Engage with external medical partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to complex medical cases

• Stay abreast of advancements in sports medicine and integrate innovative practices and technologies into athlete care

  Lead research initiatives to advance knowledge in athlete health and performance

  Develop creative concepts using the latest technologies to improve medical care inside and outside the center

  Design and implement a system for continuous professional development in respective areas

• Responsible for the financial management of the Athlete Health department, including budget planning and resource allocation

  Generate comprehensive reports detailing health services outcomes, trends, and strategic recommendations

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Medical degree (MD) or equivalent, preferably with a specialization in sports medicine or several years of experience as a sports physiotherapist in a professional sports setting
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience in Sports Medicine, with a proven track record of managing athlete health and performance
• Vital leadership skills and experience managing a diverse team of health professionals
• Understanding of the competitive sports environment and the unique challenges faced by professional athletes
• Experience with electronic medical records systems and athlete health data analytics
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of the use of medical technologies, such as diagnostic ultrasound or shock wave therapy
• Professional experience in a multi-sport environment on the highest level
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments and external partners
• Commitment to continued education in sports medicine, athlete health care, and performance enhancement
• We may require weekend and evening work to accommodate training and competition schedules
• Travel may be required (~15%) for away competitions, training camps, and conferences

• Travel 10-20%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible

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