Athletic Trainer (per diem)

Babson College • Wellesley, MA

11d • $35 - $40

About The Position

Assists in the development and implementation of a program for the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience.
• NATABOC Certified and maintain through Continuing Education Units.
• Emergency Cardiac Care Certification.
• Licensed as Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate by telephone and by e-mail.
• Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Travel is required; regular physical exertion and exposure to weather; and heavy lifting required (75 pounds and over).
• Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and safety training as required by management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the Sports Medicine Program.
• Develop, train, and supervise Work Study Training Room Assistants.
• Help supervise use of all Athletic Training Room facilities.
• Maintain current medical paperwork on athletes they oversee.
• Work independently with the medical care and rehabilitation of student-athlete.
• Provide medical coverage for home varsity athletic contests and practices and away contests as assigned.
• Collaborate with coaching staff in developing Conditioning, Weight Training, and Nutrition Programs for athletes.
• Advise coaching staff of sports that they oversee as to daily medical status of injured players.
• Maintain ultimate responsibility, upon a physician's advice, in determining the athlete’s ability to return to participation at any level.
• Promote health and physical wellbeing of Athletic Program participants with regard to first aid treatment, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Provide assistance to Health Center personnel with any orthopedic injuries.
• Coordinate transportation and/or referral to the appropriate medical facilities for both emergency and non-emergency care for all intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees