Assistant Athletic Trainer

Washington • Washington, PA

36d

About The Position

The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for all phases of operation of the athletic training room and services, helping to administer 26 highly-competitive NCAA Division III varsity sport teams. The assistant athletic trainer develops, coordinates and administers a comprehensive sports medicine program for College's intercollegiate sport teams. The assistant athletic trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.

Requirements

• National Athletic Trainers' Association certification
• Knowledge of athletic training principles and practices.
• Knowledge of injury management principles.
• First-aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of insurance claims management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the management of student records.
• Skill in the provision of athletic training services during sporting events.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses within the college's comprehensive sports medicine program.
• Provide athletic training services for the College's athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home competitions. Handle distribution of athletic training coverage at away athletic events and championship tournaments, as necessary.
• Work in conjunction with the coaching staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs.
• Work with team doctors to deliver care to student-athletes
• Serve as the primary contact for the athletic department's Athletic Trainer System, an electronic health record system. This position is responsible for confidentially overseeing all content entered into ATS.
• Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.
• Handle proper communication between the student-athlete and coaching staff on rehabilitation and recovery processes.

Benefits

• Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed