Assistant Athletic Trainer - Curry College

Curry College; Blue Hills (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA is hiring multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer to support its intercollegiate athletic training program.

The position requires a CAATE-accredited bachelor's degree, NATA BOC certification and MA licensure, plus ability to provide medical services for injuries and illnesses and to cover games and practices, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• NATA BOC certification and MA state licensure.
• ECC certification at BLS/Professional Rescuer level or higher.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services for student-athlete injuries and illnesses; assist with return-to-play decisions.
• Contribute to concussion management, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Cover games and practices including days, nights, weekends, holidays and travel.
• Maintain records and documentation; collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Assist with daily operations of the athletic training facilities and inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Team player

Travel flexibility

Education

CAATE-accredited Bachelor's in athletic training

Job description

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation, via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors and over 70 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

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:

In accordance with the MA state Rules and Regulations Governing the practice of Athletic Training (259 CMR 4.00: Athletic Trainers) and the NATA Code of Ethics and BOC Standards of Professional Practice:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

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

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

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 sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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]

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