Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,840 - 81,281; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a qualified athletic medicine professional to provide preventative and diagnostic care for Christopher Newport University athletes.

You will coordinate injury care from time of injury to return to play and assist in concussion management protocols. The role involves leadership in rehabilitation, adherence to NCAA and university safety standards, and collaboration with coaches and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or a BA with equivalent work experience.
• BOC Certification and Virginia licensure eligibility.
• Experience coordinating appointments and activities.
• Experience providing first aid and related functions.
• Experience in college/university setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and diagnostic care for athletic teams.
• Coordinate chain of care from injury to return to play.
• Assist athletic training leadership in concussion management protocols.
• Develop rehabilitation protocols and advise on equipment in physical training and therapy.
• Maintain medical records and report athlete statuses to head coaches.
• Promote safety and NCAA compliance in all activities.
• Represent the Athletic Department at events and maintain positive relations.

Skills

Preventative care

Sports medicine

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Public relations

Physical strength

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s Degree

BOC Certification

Virginia licensure eligible

Job description

Chief Objective of Position

This position provides an essential role in the Department of Athletics by performing duties in the treatment and prevention of injury of Christopher Newport University athletes.

Work Tasks

1. Provides preventative and diagnostic care for CNU Athletic Teams.
2. Provides medical assistance for University athletes; make necessary referrals for athletes to various health care providers.
3. Coordinates chain of care for injured student athletes from time of injury through return to play.
4. Assists athletic training leadership in coordination of concussion management protocols.
5. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes at Christopher Newport University. Reports athlete statuses to head coaches and tracks and maintains medical records related to athletic information.
6. Develops and implements operational guidelines and procedures per area of expertise. Supports/constructs and implements rehabilitation protocols and recommends new techniques and equipment in physical training and therapy. Manages acute orthopedic and medical conditions within the scope of training and expertise.
7. Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university and the NCAA. Responsible for safety rules and regulations regarding use of equipment to reduce liability and to ensure NCAA compliance.
8. Assists and advises athletic team coaches in planning and instructing physical training programs for athletes.
9. Represents the Christopher Newport University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events. Participates in professional associations.
10. Develops and maintains exemplary relations with all Department of Athletics constituencies.
11. Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position. Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
    Promote a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring the implementation of safety regulations and applicable standards, processes, and programs established for employees under your position. Ensure employees under your supervision are trained in safety standards and procedures for their positions. Report work-related incidents within 24 hours according to the procedures established by the university, state and federal guidelines.
12. Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and relations within the office and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, administrators, other employees, other agency personnel and community members. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service. Completes all work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
13. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.
14. This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) related to position

• Work requires knowledge of the general principles of preventative physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post injury rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of sports medicine or related field.
• Skill in training or instructing student athletes in injury prevention; excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions; travel and work non-traditional hours; manage people and projects.
• Ability to foster positive internal and external public relations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to multi-task.

Required Education

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
• National Athletics Training Association BOC Certified and Virginia licensure eligible.

Additional Consideration - Education

• A Master’s Degree in sports medicine.

Experience Required

• Experience participating in various administrative, educational or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks and instructions.
• Experience providing first aid treatment or other related functions.

Additional Consideration - Experience

• Experience in a College or University setting.
• Experience training a variety of athletic teams, both male and female.
• Experience working with high contact and equipment intensive sports.

Salary Information

Salary $56,840 to $81,281, Commensurate with Education and Experience.