Associate Athletics Trainer

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University, a Division 1 Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to work with women’s basketball. This position is a 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability. The Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision of the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance/Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, JMU Team Physicians and will perform athletic training duties that help ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of communication, outstanding interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a member of the JMU Sports Medicine Staff. The ability to work and function as a member of the health care team is essential. This candidate will also serve as a clinical preceptor for JMU's athletics training students.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Hold BOC certification, have a Virginia license to practice Athletic Training or be eligible for licensure
Ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the athletics department and campus community
3+ years of relevant clinical experience (NCAA Athletics, Basketball, Olympic Sports)
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth

Responsibilities

Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare services to JMU student-athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, clinical management, treatment, and short- and long-term rehabilitation of injuries.
Ensuring emergency readiness at all practices and competitions in accordance with the JMU Emergency Action Plans.
Engaging in effective written and oral communication with members of the coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff/physicians, athletic administration, and Integrated Health and Sports Performance Team.
Supervising one (1) Assistant Athletic Trainer. Including but not limited to, mandatory monthly check-ins for mentorship, guidance, and problem-solving. This will also include yearly performance evaluations and goal setting.
Helping to manage day-to-day operations of AUBC Athletic Training facility while assisting the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance with policy and procedure incorporation.
Assisting with Pre-Participation Physical Exam organization (manage yearly schedule for 500+ athletes over 18 teams). This includes ortho evaluation, concussion testing, mental health screening, EKG testing, and physician clearance
Contributing to an overall team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and exploring new opportunities to enhance the services to the department.
Assisting with the scheduling organization and completion of student-athlete pre-participation and exit physical examinations.
Coordinating timely referrals and communications with the JMU Team Physicians regarding student-athlete injuries, medical conditions, and plan of care.
Providing appropriate coverage for practices, strength/conditioning sessions and competitions.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
Counseling and educating student-athletes regarding their injuries and treatment plans.
Serving as a clinical preceptor to athletic training students.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Conference, NCAA and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations.
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Integrated Health and Sports Performance.