Assistant Athletic Trainer

Curry College; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College is hiring multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers to provide direct athletic training services to student-athletes and support health administration for the intercollegiate program. Coverage includes games, practices, and travel, with emphasis on injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment.

Qualified candidates will hold CAATE-accredited bachelor's degrees, NATA BOC certification, and MA licensure, with strong communication and teamwork skills; travel and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• NATA BOC certification and MA athletic trainer licensure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; team-oriented.
• Willingness to travel locally and overnight; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services for injuries/illnesses incidental to student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics, including return-to-play decisions.
• Prevent, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries; manage concussions.
• Provide game and practice coverage including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals for appropriate care and referrals.
• Educate and counsel student-athletes, coaches, and parents about injuries and illnesses.

Skills

NATA BOC certification

MA state licensure

Emergency Care (ECC/BLS)

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

CAATE-accredited athletic training bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, the AssistantAthletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct athletictraining services to the student-athletes and assistance for theathletic health administration for the Curry College'sintercollegiate athletic training program. Curry College is looking to hire multiple Assistant AthleticTrainers.

Essential Functions:

1. Under the direction of the team physician and head athletictrainer, provide the medical services for injuries and illnessesincidental to student-athletes participation in intercollegiateathletics including but not limited to return to playdecision-making;


2. Prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries orillnesses including but not limited to concussion management;


3. Provides game and practice coverage including days, nights,weekend, holiday and travel coverage;


4. Maintain appropriate record keeping and documentation;


5. Collaborate with physicians and other allied healthprofessionals to deliver appropriate care and referrals tostudent-athletes;


6. Provide counseling, education and testing to student-athletes,coaches and parents regarding athletic injuries and illnesses;


7. Process insurance claims;


8. Recognize injuries and illnesses needing further medicalattention and referring to appropriate providers;


9. Assist with the daily operations and maintenance of theathletic training facilities;


10. Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties asassigned;


11. Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies;


12. Maintain certifications and licensure as required by theNATABOC and state of MA;


13. Engage in professional development and continuing education tomaintain certification standards.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation,professional protocols, and individual privacy.


• Assist with the supervision and education of studentemployees.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor ortheir designee.

Essential Characteristics:

• Successful performance of this position demands consistentdemonstration of the following uncompromised performancecharacteristics:


• Conducts oneself at all times in a professional mannerdemonstrating respect for the position, colleagues, and theCollege's best interest.


• Excellent time management, organizational skills, customerskills and ability to communicate effectively.


• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks tosuccessful completion and succeeding in achieving statedgoals.


• Analyzes and adjusts goals, objectives, and/or courses ofaction to meet needs in a changing environment. Recognizes when asituation calls for or could benefit from a differentapproach.


• Works effectively with others, sharing relevant knowledge andinformation as needed. Teaming orientation effecting professionalcollaboration and focus, meeting the prioritized agenda of theoperation.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a sports related discipline accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education(CAATE).


• Certified by the NATA BOC. MA State Athletic TrainingLicensure. Familiarity with NCAA governing rules. Emergency CardiacCare (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/ProfessionalRescuer level or beyond.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to function in a service- and team-orientedenvironment.


• Ability to function independently, display strong attention todetail, work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multipleprojects.


• Ability to travel locally and overnight as requested.


• Must have a valid driver's license.


• Ability to work on nights, weekend and some holidays asrequested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a curriculum athletic trainingprogram.


• One to two years experience with athletic training coverage ofice hockey and football.

Salary Range:

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

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, CurryCollege will honor your experiences, perspectives and uniqueidentity. Together, our community strives to create and maintainworking and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable andwelcoming.

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

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

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the \"College\") does not discriminate on the basis ofsex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program oractivity that we administer, as required by Title IX and itsfederal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sexdiscrimination under Title IX, or those with information aboutconduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discriminationunder Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and EquityCompliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federalregulations to the College may be referred to either or bothoffices listed below:

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

Office of Civil Rights (\"OCR\") : Boston Office,Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: [phone],FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email:[e-mail].