Assistant Athletic Trainer

Mount Vernon Nazarene University - Human Resources; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is seeking a Full-time, 9.5-month Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Athletic Department on the Mount Vernon campus. The role reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and is available immediately.

The candidate will support the retirement plan and maintain high professional standards in a Christian university setting. The successful candidate will contribute to injury care, team coverage, and collaboration across medical staff, coaches, and student-athletes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from CAATE approved program required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for injuries and wounds.
• Refer ill student-athletes to health services.
• Cover practices and games.
• Document injuries, treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation.
• Maintain and clean athletic training clinic areas and equipment.
• Communicate with doctors, coaches, and athletes.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Collaborate with Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics on additional duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Leadership

Christian ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sportsware Online (SWOL)

Job description

University Description

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

Role Description

The University seeks a Full-time, 9.5 month, Assistant Athletic Trainer for its Athletic Department on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The candidate will be able to contribute to the retirement plan.

Responsibilities for this Position Include

• Emergency care of injuries/wounds
• Refer physical and mental injuries pertaining to athletes, i.e., physicals, x-rays, MRI’s, operations, etc.
• Refer ill student-athletes to Student Health Services
• Cover practices and games
• Follow-up and keep documentation of all injuries, treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation
• Take care of equipment and Athletic Training Clinic areas; clean/maintain them as necessary
• Communicate with doctors, coaches, and athletes
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies
• Other responsibilities pertaining to athletic training as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics

Expectations for the Successful Candidate

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE approved institution required, Master’s degree
• . preferred.
• 2-5 years of college/university experience preferred.
• BLS HealthCare Provider CPR/AED Certification (Instructor’s certification preferred) through either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• National Certification for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and Ohio
• State Licensure for Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers’ Board
• Approaches every assignment and responsibility from a Christian perspective, exhibiting ethics,
• integrity and professionalism in all dealings
• Basic knowledge of student development theories, spiritual formation, and student development in
• Experience in management, administration, and organizational leadership. Experience working with a
• budgetWorking understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Clear and concise interpersonal communication. Must be comfortable in small and large group settings, along with communicating with students.
• Spirit of hospitality and inclusivity
• Ability to confidentially handle personal health information, sensitive inquiries, and contacts with
• institutional leadership as well as students
• Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, frequent use of stairs, ability to lift 100 pounds
• Experience with Athletic Training EMR, especially Sportsware Online (SWOL) preferred.