Assistant Athletic Trainer

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Ohio seeks an Athletic Trainer to supervise and provide medical coverage for athletic programs. Responsibilities include injury treatment, student trainer supervision, and compliance with NCAA regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Athletic Training and relevant certification, along with effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certification by the National Trainers Association.
• Qualifications to be licensed as an athletic trainer in Ohio.
• Experience as an undergraduate student athletic trainer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-participation physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries.
• Maintain health standards and communicate athlete statuses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Duties include prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to participating in Miami University Intercollegiate Athletic program. Supervision of student athletic trainers in clinical and educational setting and possibly teaching courses in the athletic training curriculum. In addition, duties will include maintaining medical records, travel with specific teams, coverage of specific practices and home contest and providing services at camps.

This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Reports to: Associate Dir of Wellness Services/Head Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Essential Duties

1. Supervise the scheduling of pre-participation physical examinations and health appraisals.
2. Prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician
3. Provide medical coverage for practices and contests as designated.
4. Supervise the medical coverage of teams as designated
5. Provide medical coverage for home practices and contests as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer
6. Communicate the status of injured athletes to the Head Athletic Trainer and respective coaches, acting as a liaison between physician, athletes, coaches, and the Head Athletic Trainer
7. Communicate and coordinate, with respective coaches, current health care standards and implementation of medical policies.
8. Assist in recruiting of prospective student trainers.
9. Assist in supervision of athletic training students in educational and clinical settings.
10. Providing services at camps.

11. Maintain certification in the National Athletic Trainers' Association
12. Maintain State of Ohio Licensure as an athletic trainer
13. Assure that all appropriate NCAA rules and regulations are followed as they apply to the sports medicine program
14. Participate in departmental activities, including service on committees and attendance at all scheduled meetings.
15. Participate in activities as requested by the Miami Red and White Club.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic administration

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
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Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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Minimum Qualifications

Certification by the National Trainers Association, meet qualifications to be licensed as an athletic trainer in the State of Ohio.
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training
Successful experience as an undergraduate student athletic trainer

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree with experience in athletic training at the collegiate level

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter