Assistant Athletic Trainer

Clay Today; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College is seeking multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers to deliver direct athletic training services to student-athletes and support athletic health administration in its intercollegiate program.

Under supervision, you will cover games and practices, manage records, collaborate with physicians, and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain certification standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a sports-related discipline accredited by CAATE.
• Certified by the NATA BOC.
• MA State Athletic Training Licensure.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
• ECC certification at BLS/Professional Rescuer level or beyond.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a service- and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight as requested.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services for injuries and illnesses incidental to student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics, including return-to-play decisions.
• Prevent, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries or illnesses including concussion management.
• Provide game and practice coverage including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and travel.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals for care and referrals.
• Counsel, educate and test student-athletes, coaches, and parents about injuries.
• Process insurance claims.
• Recognize when to refer for further medical attention.
• Assist with daily operations and maintenance of athletic training facilities.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties and inventory management.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Willingness to travel locally

Education

Bachelor's degree in CAATE-accredited program

Master's Degree in athletic training (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct athletic training services to the student-athletes and assistance for the athletic health administration for the Curry College's intercollegiate athletic training program.

Curry College is looking to hire multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the team physician and head athletic trainer, provide the medical services for injuries and illnesses incidental to student-athletes participation in intercollegiate athletics including but not limited to return to play decision-making;
• Prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries or illnesses including but not limited to concussion management;
• Provides game and practice coverage including days, nights, weekend, holiday and travel coverage;
• Maintain appropriate record keeping and documentation;
• Collaborate with physicians and other allied health professionals to deliver appropriate care and referrals to student-athletes;
• Provide counseling, education and testing to student-athletes, coaches and parents regarding athletic injuries and illnesses;
• Process insurance claims;
• Recognize injuries and illnesses needing further medical attention and referring to appropriate providers;
• Assist with the daily operations and maintenance of the athletic training facilities;
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as assigned;
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies;
• Maintain certifications and licensure as required by the NATABOC and state of MA;
• Engage in professional development and continuing education to maintain certification standards.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
• Assist with the supervision and education of student employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

Essential Characteristics:

Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics: Conducts oneself at all times in a professional manner demonstrating respect for the position, colleagues, and the College's best interest. Excellent time management, organizational skills, customer skills and ability to communicate effectively. Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals. Analyzes and adjusts goals, objectives, and/or courses of action to meet needs in a changing environment. Recognizes when a situation calls for or could benefit from a different approach. Works effectively with others, sharing relevant knowledge and information as needed. Teaming orientation effecting professional collaboration and focus, meeting the prioritized agenda of the operation.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a sports related discipline accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Certified by the NATA BOC.
• MA State Athletic Training Licensure.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
• Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or beyond.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a service- and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight as requested.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on nights, weekend and some holidays as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a curriculum athletic training program.
• One to two years experience with athletic training coverage of ice hockey and football.

Salary Range:

$50,000-$55,000 over 10 months.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

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Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez, Ed.D, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator: Office 121, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2394, [e-mail]

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