Athletic Trainer (29898)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Surprise, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing all facets of the sports medicine program and the operation of the athletic training room. Works with student-athletes in all sports toward prevention, care, and rehabilitation of all athletic related injuries. Position requires a high level of interaction with varied groups, individual judgment and discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in area of specialization is required; Master’s degree required for specific credentials and dates of credentials to work as a Trainer.
Prior work experience in a related field required.
Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification required
Prior experience with discussing and presenting topics related to personal health including, but not limited to… dietary supplements, performance enhancing substances, drugs of abuse, alcohol, tobacco and sports drug-testing education, policies, and procedures.
Effective interpersonal, communication and motivation skills
Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions
Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks
Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-2 years experience in a university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Regular and effective prevention and care of athletic injury and illness.
Support the implementation of the athletic training program working closely with the director, athletic administration, coaches, faculty, staff, and students associated with the athletic training program.
Provide coverage at all home athletic events, practices, and appropriate away events; work effectively with full-time staff and part-time work study student-trainers & scholarship student-trainers; maintain and build working relationships with appropriate doctors and medical facilities.
Evaluate injuries of student-athletes; administer proper care and/or referral to medical personnel; recommend training regimens for athletes; determine an appropriate timeframe for an athlete to return to competitive practices and effectively communicate that plan with the coaches and student-athletes.
Oversee the monitoring and care of the athletics training room, equipment, and inventory housed there.
Maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
Maintain the system of daily records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation on all athletes with guaranteed confidentiality according to FERPA, HIPPA, and others that apply.
Responsible for all insurance activities relates to OUAZ activities including Vivature.
Coordinate NAIA Drug Education policies and procedures with staff and student-athletes
Stay current with certification, and the most current athletic training practices and procedures that are pertinent to the evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of injuries.
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with student-athletes and medical matters including, but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.