Injury Prevention Specialist

Job Title: 

Injury Prevention Specialist 

Location: 

San Marcos, TX 

Job Type: 

Full-time, 4-months, On-Going Contract, W2 

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, Onsite 

Pay Range: 

$40.00 - $46.00 per hour  

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. 

Job Description:  

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when appropriate. 

• Maintain accurate records of first aid care and injury-related activity. 

• Conduct biomechanical and ergonomic assessments of warehouse job functions. 

• Observe associates performing tasks and provide coaching on proper body mechanics and safe work practices. 

• Lead daily stretching and warm-up routines during start-up meetings. 

• Analyze soft tissue injury trends and develop corrective action recommendations. 

• Prepare daily activity logs and monthly incident analyses for site leadership. 

• Provide accommodation recommendations for employees working under medical restrictions. 

• Partner with safety leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Spend significant time on the warehouse floor interacting with associates and managers to promote injury prevention and safe work habits. 

Requirements 

• Current Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or equivalent state certification. 

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer certification (American Red Cross). 

• Ability to maintain all required medical credentials throughout employment. 

• Experience providing injury prevention, injury management, and first aid support. 

• Knowledge of ergonomics, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal injury prevention. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

• Strong communication, coaching, observation, and documentation skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse or industrial environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in an occupational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse setting. 

• Certified instructor for First Aid, CPR, and AED training programs. 

• Experience supporting industrial wellness initiatives. 

• Experience working with Workers’ Compensation programs and return-to-work processes. 

• Experience leading teams, training programs, or safety-related initiatives. 

Skills 

• Ergonomic Assessment 

• Biomechanical Analysis 

• Injury Prevention 

• First Aid & Triage 

• Workplace Safety 

• Risk Identification 

• Incident Analysis 

• Employee Coaching 

• Safety Program Support 

• Accommodation Management 

• Trend Analysis & Reporting 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree required. 

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