"Athletic Trainer Per Diem"

Job Details

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The University of Bridgeport is seeking candidates for a Per Diem Athletic Trainer for flexible weekday morning hours. The Per Diem Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in the management of the sports medicine department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the direction and coordination of all coverage and services of the athletic training room, assisting with the management of student-athlete medical care, assisting with insurance procedures, and rehabilitation of student-athletes. The athletic training staff will work within the guidelines set forth by the NATA, NCAA and the State of Connecticut to ensure the health and welfare of the University of Bridgeport intercollegiate student athletes.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assist with the day to day operations of the athletic training room.
• Evaluation/treatment of injury/illness to intercollegiate student-athletes; Design and modify appropriate individual rehab of post-surgical/post-injury conditions
• Provide emergency medical coverage during athletic events/practices/travel for teams; Refer ill/injured athletes to health services/team physicians/consultants regarding injuries/illnesses/care;
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Administration of Department athletic injury accident insurance policy; maintain medical/administrative records
• Clinical supervision for affiliated curriculum athletic training education program
• Communicate effectively with coaches/student athletes on injury status/playing limitations/counseling/recover/health conditions/etc.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required;
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;
• Ability to supervise student athletic trainers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelors and Masters degree required
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required
• Ability to travel work evenings, and weekends as needed.
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle
• NATABOC Certification

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

• X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)