Assistant or Associate Athletic Trainer

University of Massachusetts•Lowell, MA

23d•$54,217 - $76,085•Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist the Associate AD – Sports Medicine and Performance in directing, supervising and administering all athletic health care operations for the intercollegiate athletics program. The role assumes primary responsibility for the student-athlete health care educational program and supervision of part-time athletic training staff.

Requirements

Asst. AT Level: Bachelor’s degree required Athletic Training, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Health Education or closely related field.
Assoc. AT Level: Bachelor’s degree required Athletic Training, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Health Education or closely related field.
Asst. AT Level (P15): 1-3 years successful experience in athletic training, preferably at the collegiate level
Assoc. AT Level (P16): 4-5 years successful experience in athletic training, in NCAA or NAIA athletics and/or high school setting.
Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/BLS, Standard First Aid and National Athletic Trainers Association/BOC (ATC) certification
Licensed in Massachusetts, or license-eligible
Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills
Proven ability to work with college students, and a commitment to the overall student-athlete experience
Experience working effectively in diverse environments
Working knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
Familiarity with injury tracking systems
Experience with collegiate basketball

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (for Asst. AT Level)
Master’s degree preferred (for Assoc. AT Level)

Responsibilities

Supervision of all athletic training facilities
Implementing injury prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation programs.
Liaison to team physician(s) and other outside medical providers.
Provide team coverage as assigned.
Responsible for health & injury records maintenance & management.
Solicit, schedule and supervise Master’s athletic training staff. Assist with supervision of Assistant Athletic Trainers at Assoc. level.
Develop and implement a student-athlete health educational program to disseminate information on alcohol and other drug use and abuse, performance enhancing stimulants, and eating disorders.
Responsible for coordination of all communication pertaining to physician clinics, chiropractor clinics and Female Athlete Clinic (if Assoc. Level).
Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.