PRN Certified Athletic Trainer – U.S. Coast Guard Academy – New London, CT

Reef Systems • New London, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reef Systems Corp. is seeking PRN, as-needed Certified Athletic Trainers to support the NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The role augments the full-time on-site staff during peak athletic seasons, providing medical coverage for varsity practices, home competitions, and away-contest travel. The Academy’s program includes 23 varsity sports and more than 600 cadet-athletes.

The position provides flexible, premium-paying hours, with coverage focused on evening practices and weekend competitions. The stated pay is $45.00 per hour. The Athletic Trainer must integrate into a fast-paced collegiate athletic training environment and follow USCGA Medical Clinic guidelines. U.S. citizenship is required for federal base access, along with successful completion and maintenance of a Tier 1 Background Investigation (SF-85) and HSPD-12 credentialing.

Requirements

• Current Board of Certification (BOC) qualification as required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
• At least one year of collegiate experience as an athletic trainer.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice athletic trainer services in Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Malpractice insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
• No adverse information on file with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).
• Physically capable of performing required athletic training services, including emergency response, manual taping, and transporting medical equipment and hydration coolers weighing up to 50 pounds across variable terrain, stairs, and athletic fields.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successfully pass and maintain a Tier 1 Background Investigation (SF-85) and obtain HSPD-12 credentialing for unescorted U.S. Coast Guard base access.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury evaluation, acute care, and emergency response during assigned varsity practices, scrimmages, and home or away competitions.
• Prepare for practices and competitions by providing preventative taping and bracing and setting up hydration stations and medical kits.
• Administer basic physical rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, and post-competition follow-up care in accordance with USCGA Medical Clinic guidelines.
• Record patient interactions, injury assessments, and treatments in real time in the Government-provided Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Assist full-time staff in maintaining a safe, professional Athletic Training Room, including basic equipment transport and area preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed