Associate/Sr Associate Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond invites applications for Associate/Sr Associate Athletic Trainer - Men’s Basketball. You will oversee comprehensive healthcare for high-profile Division I student-athletes, supervise 1-3 ATs, and lead emergency action planning.

Collaboration with SP4 team and team physicians is essential, with responsibilities in injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. The role requires 5+ years in collegiate/professional athletic training, BOC certification, Master’s degree,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of collegiate or professional athletic training experience required
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Master’s degree is required
• CPR / AED Certified for Professional Rescuer

Responsibilities

• Clinical application and administration of health care services for the assigned sports programs.
• Oversee injury prevention programs and patient-specific strategies.
• Coordinate with team physicians, coaching staff, and others on health status.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainers.
• Supervision of facilities and emergency action planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Injury assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Master's degree

BOC Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Associate/Sr Associate Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball Assumes overall responsibility for the application, administration, and documentation of comprehensive healthcare services for high-risk and/or high-profile Division I teams and student-athletes as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Welfare. Provides counseling and health education to student-athletes and coaches. Manages emergency response to emergency situations that occur within the athletic department. Collaborates and works closely with all members of athletic department and in particular as division with other members of the SP4 team. Supervision of 1-3 Assistant and/or Associate Athletic Trainers.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care services for the assigned high-risk and/or high-profile sports programs (70%) Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion. Electronic documentation of all patient encounters. Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient. Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies. Provide accommodation recommendations related to sport, academics, and activities of daily living for patients with restrictions or limitations. Carry out medical care for assigned patients per the University of Richmond standard operating policies and procedures. Communicate with Team Physicians, Coaching Staff, Strength and Conditioning Staff, and other essential personal both written and verbal reports on the health status of each student-athletes. Collaborate as part of the SP4 team on student-athlete data analytics and performance. Serves as a senior leader within Sports Medicine with responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, and departmental leadership initiatives. (30%) Recruit, hire, train, and supervise/mentor assigned Assistant and/or Associate Athletic Trainers. Ensure Provide oversight of various sports medicine facilities and administrative areas, which may include emergency action planning, risk management, coordination with team physicians, and policy development/improvement.

CONTACTS

• Leadership and Development – to collaborate as part of SP4 team
• Compliance – To work in cooperation on medically related compliance matters
• Academics – To communicate the effect medical status on academic attendance or performance.
• Facilities and Events – To communicate emergency action plans and severe weather updates.
• Athletic Equipment Manager – To collaborate on protective equipment and staff clothing orders
• Athletic PR – to provide communication to media about medical issues and update sports medicine website.
• Student Health Center – Referral and assessment of student-athletes.
• Disability Services – to coordinate disability services for student-athletes
• Counseling and Psychological Services – Referral for student-athletes with mental health needs.
• Strength & Conditioning – Supervision of health and safety and communication of injured student-athlete limitations.
• Campus Police – to collaborate on emergency response.
• Physical Plant – To conduct facility maintenance and repair.
• Custodial Services – To collaborate on sanitation of medical facilities.
• Registered Dietitians – To provide education and counseling to student-athletes.
• Team Physicians and Consulting Subspecialists – To provide medical services to student-athletes.
• Resource Exchange Center – To provide nutritional supplements and drug education.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of 1-3 Assistant or Associate Athletic Trainers. May supervise athletic training students and work-study aides

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

Environment – Requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Exposures encountered - Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Essential physical requirements: Climbing, standing, stooping, typing, running Physical effort/lifting: Heavy Lifting – over 50 pounds. Required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and clinical skill in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration A thorough understanding of evidence-based medicine and appropriate current standards of care in Sport Medicine. A thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning principles Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills. Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required. Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required. Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Education & Experience

Minimum of 5 years of collegiate or professional athletic training experience required BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Master’s degree is required CPR / AED Certified for Professional Rescuer VA Board of Medicine License to practice Athletic Training NPI Number is required Requires a valid driver's license for at least 3 years Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. 38.75 hours per week. Some nights and weekends. Requires travel. Salary Range: $50,461 to $76,877; salary based on experience level Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.