Staff Athletic Trainer

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Bellarmine University Athletics is searching for an Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for:

• On-site care of Student-Athlete injuries/illnesses, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Coordinate and implement prevention programs and strategies in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning staff
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters through injury tracking EMR
• Communicate with Team Physicians, other allied health professions, and coaching staff regarding injury status and treatment plan of Student-Athletes
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Ensure that student-athletes use equipment and facilities properly, including adherence to Athletic Training Room time schedules and proper operating procedures
• Provide daily medical care for assigned student-athletes per the Athletic Training Department standard operating procedures
• Assist with filing and resolving issues concerning secondary insurance
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

• Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Student-Athlete injuries
• Work with Sports Medicine team to design and implement pre- and post-injury programs
• Travel with athletic teams as assigned and directed
• Critical thinking and independent decision making regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
• Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, coaches, staff, and families.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• BOC Certification
• Master's degree from a professional athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• Eligible for KY Medical State License
• Current Fist Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.