"Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lacrosse)"

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lacrosse)

Working Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lacrosse)

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300041 - Sports Medicine

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 09/11/2024

General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Athletic Trainer. The position will serve as the Athletics Trainer and is a full-time, 12-month position will a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability.

The Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision on the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance/Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, JMU Team Physicians and will perform athletic training duties that help ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of communication, outstanding interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a member of the JMU Sports Medicine Staff. The ability to wok and function as a member of the health care team is essential. This candidate will also serve as a clinical preceptor for JMU's athletics training students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but not limited to:

• Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare services to the JMU Women's Lacrosse program and JMU student-athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, clinical management, treatment, and short- and long-term rehabilitation of injuries.
• Ensuring emergency readiness at all practices and competitions in accordance with the JMU Emergency Action Plan.
• Engaging in effective written and oral communication with members of the coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff/physicians, athletic administration, and Integrated Health and Sports Performance Team.
• Contributing to an overall team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and exploring new opportunities to enhance the services to the department.
• Assisting with the scheduling organization and completion of student-athlete pre-participation and exit physical examinations.
• Coordinating timely referrals and communications with the JMU Team Physicians regarding student-athlete injuries, medical conditions and plan of care.
• Providing appropriate coverage for practices, strength/conditioning sessions and competitions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
• Counseling and educating student-athletes regarding their injuries and treatment plans.
• Serving as a clinical preceptor to athletic training student.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Conference, NCAA and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Integrated Health and Sports Performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree
• Hold BOC certification, have a Virginia license to practice Athletic Training or be eligible for licensure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the athletic department and campus community.
• NCAA experience with lacrosse and/ or Olympic sports.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience working with collegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated commitment to advanced continuing education/certification
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/assistant-athletic-trainer-lacrosse-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states