"Athletic Trainer"

Assists in the development and implementation of a program for the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in the administration of the Sports Medicine Program. Develop, train, and supervise Work Study Training Room Assistants. Help supervise use of all Athletic Training Room facilities.
• Collect and review pre-participation physicals, medical questionnaires, and any other pertinent medical documents on all student-athletes.
• Maintain current medical paperwork on athletes they oversee.
• Assist in the selection of Team Orthopedic Physician and coordination of weekly orthopedic clinic. Responsible for working as a liaison between the Team Orthopedic Physician and the Athletic Program.
• Work independently with the medical care and rehabilitation of student-athlete.
• Provide medical coverage for home varsity athletic contests and practices and away contests as assigned.
• Collaborate with coaching staff in developing Conditioning, Weight Training, and Nutrition Programs for athletes.
• Advise coaching staff of sports that they oversee as to daily medical status of injured players. Maintain ultimate responsibility, upon a physician's advice, in determining the athlete's ability to return to participation at any level.
• Promote health and physical wellbeing of Athletic Program participants with regard to first aid treatment, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate on the development of the appropriate Medical Questionnaire and Pre-participation documents for all intercollegiate student-athletes. Examine to ensure all participants of intercollegiate athletics provide information they are covered by medical insurance.
• Provide assistance to Health Center personnel with any orthopedic injuries.
• Coordinate transportation and/or referral to the appropriate medical facilities for both emergency and non-emergency care for all intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Assists Director of Sports Medicine in management of the Sports Medicine Budget and in coordination of weekly Orthopedic Clinics.
• Assist in the certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid of all Head Coaches.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Work Study Training Room Assistants (5-15)

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Master's Degree
• At least 3-5 years of experience.
• NATABOC Certified and maintain through Continuing Education Units.
• Emergency Cardiac Care Certification.
• Licensed as Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate by telephone and by e-mail.
• Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ETA; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Travel is required; regular physical exertion and exposure to weather; and heavy lifting required (75 pounds and over).
Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College's vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee's driving record based on the College insurer's criteria; and safety training as required by management.
This is a 10-month position, requiring work during the academic year.

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $50,739-$56,377 depending on the candidate's experience; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.
Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week for 10 months.

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President's holidays are determined each year.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.