Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 months) - Tenure Track

Commonwealth University Portal•Lock Haven, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer, as a non-instructional faculty member, will be a dedicated individual to be a part of a team who will provide strong leadership, and a high level of service and care to student-athletes. Each faculty member must carry current certifications and understanding of NATA & NCAA guidelines concerning the health and welfare of student-athletes. This is a 10-month Tenure Track position for Commonwealth University – Lock Haven, an NCAA Division II institution with multiple campus-based sports programs (some at the NCAA Division I level).

Requirements

current certifications
understanding of NATA & NCAA guidelines concerning the health and welfare of student-athletes
NCAA rules knowledge
drug testing experience

Responsibilities

Recognize, care for, and rehabilitate injuries adhering to HIPAA and FERPA while communicating with coaches and administrators.
Diagnose and supervise care of injuries with appropriate follow-up with team physicians, when necessary.
Coordinate schedules for team doctors and ambulance coverage (as necessary).
Design rehabilitative programs for student-athletes and those who report within athletics.
Shared responsibility for athletic training room including budgeting, staff development, NCAA rules knowledge and drug testing experience.
Follow NCAA and conference guidelines for medical waivers and medical redshirt processes through appropriate record keeping and paperwork collection (i.e., HIPAA forms, insurance affidavits, physical clearances, medical hardship waivers, sickle cell and injury reports.
Ensure secure storage, confidentiality, and appropriate disposal of these records consistent with all applicable laws and practices).
This position may serve as the NCAA Athletics Health Care Administrator ( AHCA ).
Oversee concussion education and requirements related to NCAA , conference, and Commonwealth standards.
Manage the Athletic Training supplies budget.
Initiate all purchase orders for athletic training supplies, stock all items received, and maintain an accurate inventory.
Maintain procedures for the general maintenance, calibration, and safety inspection of all training rooms, facilities, and equipment.
Record-keeping; provide practice/game coverage, as well as camp/clinic/tournament activities during the academic year and over the summer
Design and implementation of athletic health care education.
The position may require modest travel (campus-based decision).
Non-traditional and evening hours are primary and required, with staff rotations.
Other duties as assigned.
Fiscal Responsibility: Share responsibility with the budget.
Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise and educate work-study students.