Asst/Assoc Athletic Trainer

NATA; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regis College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation within the university's Sports Medicine program. The role requires making critical decisions in emergencies and is a full-time, 10-month position (August 1 - May 31) with benefits.

The candidate should hold a CA AHEP accredited degree, NATABOC certification, and MA licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited Athletic Training Program.
• NATABOC certification required.
• Massachusetts licensure eligibility prior to start date if possible.
• Prior collegiate athletic training experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required; Instructor certification preferred.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, GNAC and institutional rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Provide emergency care for athletic injuries and refer when needed.
• Make daily decisions on injury/illness diagnosis and therapy.
• Evaluate student athletes' ability to participate and communicate limits.
• Collaborate with team physician(s) and health services for care plans.
• Maintain medical records and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide supervision to students during clinical rotations and internships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Athletic Training

Masters preferred

NATABOC certification

Massachusetts licensure eligibility

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Chief Athletic Trainer and supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive Sports Medicine program. This position requires the ability to make critical and potentially life altering decisions during emergency situations. This is a full-time, 10-month (August 1-May 31), benefit-eligible position.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited Athletic Training Program, master’s preferred.
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and obtain license prior to anticipated start date if possible.
• Prior athletic training experience in a collegiate setting preferred, comparable work experience considered.
• Certification in Professional Rescuer Level or HealthCare Provider/BLS, CPR and AED required. (CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification preferred.)
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule as a team member or independently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and complete multiple tasks within an established deadline while carefully attending to detail.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the intercollegiate athletics program at Regis.

• Provide emergency care for athletic related injuries and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Make daily decisions including the diagnosis of injury and illness and the appropriate therapy and treatment for these injuries and illnesses.
• Determine the ability of student athletes to safely participate in athletics and communicate limitations to coaches and student athletes.
• Communicate with team physician(s) to ensure proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
• Work with Regis Community Health Services, Counseling Services, and consulting physicians when necessary.
• Assist with institutional and NCAA drug testing program when necessary.
• Provide Sports Medicine coverage for games/matches including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Maintain detailed medical records including athletic injuries and treatments provided. Follow HIPAA guidelines as required.
• Attend scheduled team practices and competitions, including but not limited to all home events for sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Provide supervision to ATEP students during clinical rotations as well Regis College student interns when necessary.
• Assist with the operation of the Sports Medicine facility.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Director of Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics.