Closing Date:
07/04/2026
Instructional Development
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
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The position works collaboratively with physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, and performance staff to design and implement individualized strength and conditioning programs for athletes and general patient populations. Responsibilities include conducting movement assessments, monitoring training loads, improving athletic performance, supporting rehabilitation progressions, and guiding safe return-to-sport protocols.
Responsible for delivering evidence-based training and rehabilitation support to patients and athletes within a therapy and sports performance environment.
This role integrates performance coaching, injury prevention, return-to-play programming, and advanced sports technology management to optimize human performance and recovery outcomes.
In addition to coaching responsibilities, this role serves as the primary lead for performance technology systems, including force plates, motion capture systems, velocity-based training equipment, wearable technology, and related data platforms. The specialist is responsible for equipment setup, calibration, testing procedures, data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, reporting, and staff education to ensure accurate and meaningful performance metrics are integrated into patient care and athletic development programs. The ideal candidate combines strong coaching ability with technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a data-driven approach to performance and rehabilitation. This role requires the ability to translate complex biomechanical and performance data into actionable insights that improve outcomes for patients, athletes, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, Athletic Training, or related field plus 1 year of experience in strength and conditioning, sports performance, rehabilitation, or related clinical/performance setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, Athletic Training, or related field
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or equivalent nationally recognized certification
Minimum of 2 years of experience in strength and conditioning, sports performance, rehabilitation, or related clinical/performance setting
Experience working with athletes and/or orthopedic rehabilitation patients across multiple age groups and performance levels
Working knowledge of force plate systems, motion capture technology, velocity-based training systems, and sports performance data analysis platforms
Ability to conduct movement assessments, performance testing, and implement individualized training programs
Understanding of biomechanics, injury prevention, return-to-play progressions, and performance monitoring principles
Proficiency with technology troubleshooting, software management, and data reporting tools
Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary healthcare and performance teams
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Designs, implements, and oversees individualized strength and conditioning programs for athletes and therapy patients, including performance enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation support, and return-to-play programming.
Conducts performance assessments and movement evaluations utilizing sports performance technologies such as force plates, motion capture systems, velocity-based training tools, and other testing equipment.
Analyze and interpret results to provide actionable recommendations for athletes, patients, therapists, coaches, and other stakeholders.
Manages and maintains performance technology systems and data platforms, including equipment calibration, troubleshooting, software administration, reporting dashboards, testing records, and documentation to ensure data integrity and operational effectiveness.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare and performance teams including physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, and performance staff to coordinate patient care, athletic development plans, and evidence-based performance strategies.
Provides education on training methods, recovery techniques, technology applications, and performance metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
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