Athletic Trainer – Athletics Department

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, professional position within the Department of Athletics. Travel obligations and evening and weekend hours may apply. Primarily works with lacrosse and secondary sport is triathlon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from and accredited educational institution.
BOC and PA Certifications.
Good organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to be flexible with work schedule
Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to understand and willingness to support the University Mission Statement
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution.
Minimum of two years related work experience.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Prevent, evaluate, treat, rehabilitate, refer, and document injuries/illnesses to Duquesne University student-athletes.
Assist in the administration of student-athlete medical files, insurance information and referrals, and personal health information.
General coverage and management of assigned sports team(s).
General coverage and management of the athletic training room.
Communication with coaching staff and strength and conditioning staff as to participation status of injured or ill student-athletes.
Works with team physician and athletic trainers to assist injured student-athletes on rehabilitation and recovery methods.
Completes other duties as assigned.