Assistant Athletic Trainer

Aquinas College • East Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquinas College, a member of the NAIA and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), is seeking an athletic trainer. This position will provide onsite care and management of student athletes’ injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s Degree, be BOC certified, and possess state athletic training licensure.
• Must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
• Must demonstrate effective assessment and evaluation skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals.
• Must be able to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Must be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects on a frequent basis.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Aquinas College.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the risk of injury, performs ergonomic evaluations and coaching, advises on self-care techniques and promotes overall wellness.
• Using electronic systems, documents all patient encounters.
• Coordinates and implements injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student-athletes with restrictions and limitations.
• Communications with physicians and coach staff regarding the injury status of student-athletes.
• Carries out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level