"Athletic Trainer, Per Diem (Temp)"

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Training, team physician, and Athletic Director, this position is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. To optimize the activity and participation of over 700 athletes participating in 23 NCAA Division III-sanctioned sports and club sports as assigned.

This is a temporary non-exempt staff position scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week for a duration of up to nine (9) months.

Responsibilities

Athletic Team Coverage

• Serve as certified athletic trainer for intercollegiate athletic and club teams. Attending home and away games as assigned.
• Assist and support the Director of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine with all supervisory and athletic event coverage.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine in the design and implementation of a comprehensive program of injury prevention and injury care.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Director of Athletic Training with record keeping and data entry, including medical clearance, injury, treatment, and medical referral documentation.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and/or a Title IX Mandatory Reporter under the Clery Act and Title IX. As such, the successful candidate will be required to report any known or suspected incidents of sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other specified crimes to the appropriate campus authorities.

This position requires maintaining current certification as an athletic trainer through the BOC, Inc., and current certification in Emergency Cardiac Care. This position requires travel with teams to athletic competitions, including overnight and out-of-state trips. It requires flexibility in scheduling and evening and/or weekend hours. It may require providing your own transportation to various sporting events. A satisfactory DMV check will be required in order to drive university vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• BOC, Inc Certified Athletic Trainer, Current Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
• Ability to interpret and apply university and athletic department rules and policies
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
• Skills to effectively communicate with students, coaches, supervisors, physicians and others
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment