Athletics - Athletic Trainer

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide management of the Athletic Training Department within the Department of Athletics. The purpose of this department is also to provide athletic training services as illustrated in the BOC Role Delineation Document and Athletic Training Practice Domains. These include Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being.

This is a 12 month position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate athletic training experience
• CPR/ AED Certified

Responsibilities

• Provide Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being.
• Provide immediate written and data input documentation of all athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation and progress notes, as well as documentation of all physician referrals and completion of insurance forms.
• Responsible for insuring compliance to medical form policies by all student-athletes, primarily assigned sports.
• Coverage traditional in-season sport(s).
• Administrative responsibilities as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer, Associate Head Athletic Trainer.
• Oversee other non-traditional varsity sports, including home event coverage only.
• Coverage of athletic training room hours.
• Coverage of other home practices and events (take precedence over travel).
• Attendance at bimonthly Athletic Training Department meetings.
• Responsibility to assist Head Athletic Trainer or Associate Head Athletic Trainer in other areas as needed.
• Adhere to department and university policies and procedures as stated in manuals.
• Adhere to NATA code of ethics.
• Responsible for coverage of 34 sports and 1200 intercollegiate athletes through a team approach.
• Assist in coverage of on-sight team physician coverage.
• Serve as preceptor for CAAHEP Accredited Athletic Training Program.
• Maintain BOC Certification as well as CT licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level