Industrial Athlete Specialist

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Tampa, FL

Additional Locations: Tampa Area

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229526

Position Overview

The Industrial Athlete Specialist is responsible for providing onsite first aid and preventative care aimed at improving the health and safety of our employees within OSHA guidelines. This role involves ergonomic assessments, preventative assessments, and educating employees on various health-related topics such as nutrition, proper sleep and rest, strength and conditioning, and recovery.

The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.

Job Duties

• Providing first aid for work-related discomforts, adhering to OSHA standards.

• Observing and assisting in tree care operations, coaching on ergonomic work positioning, and educating on health programs.

• Conducting ergonomic and movement assessments.

• Engaging with employees on health topics during safety meetings.

• Using biometric technology to improve climbing practices.

• Developing preventative mobility and stability programs.

• Creating educational materials for employee health.

• Acquiring industry knowledge to inform recommendations.

• Ensuring effective time management and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, or related fields. An associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will also be considered.

• Required: Valid Florida Driver’s License.

• Required: Previous experience working in a health, fitness, or wellness capacity within a Sport, Industrial, Military, or Fitness setting.

• Required: Previous experience working in an inpatient/outpatient setting or any other clinical/performance setting.

• Required: First Aid and CPR certified.

• Required: Ability and willingness to travel.

• Preferred: Masters/Graduate degree in related field

• Preferred: OSHA 30 Training certification or OSHA 10/30 hour course certification.

• Preferred: Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS) Training.

• Preferred: Familiarity with or certified in Selective Fundamental Movement Assessment (SFMA) or Functional Movement Screen (FMS).

• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish.

Additional Information

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*

• Life insurance*

• Paid parental leave

• 401k with up to a 4% company match**

**Union employees not eligible for 401k, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

• Holidays and paid time off*

• Payroll savings plan*

• Charitable matching gift program*

• Employee referral bonus program *

• Employee Educational Scholarship*

• Davey Family Scholarship*

• 20% discount on all Davey services*

• Cell phone discounts*

• Vehicle purchase discount program*

• Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%