Athletic Trainer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Long‑term disability coverage

Employer‑paid life and AD&D

Free tuition for employees and depend

On-campus Fitness Center access

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, is seeking a Staff Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive health care for approximately 600 varsity student‑athletes across multiple teams. This full‑time role involves travel with teams and supervision under the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine.

The position requires injury evaluation, rehabilitation, emergency care, documentation, and collaboration with coaches, physicians, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of injury evaluation, rehabilitation, emergency care, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions, including travel.
• Regular evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral of injuries.
• Documentation of injuries, therapy, referrals, and interactions.
• Provide communication between student-athletes, coaches, Team Physician, and administrators as appropriate.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintenance of the Sports Medicine department supplies and equipment.
• Provide supervision and training for student workers in the Athletic Training Room.
• Referral to and communication with appropriate external healthcare practitioners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

• Staff Athletic Trainers (ATs) work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Athletics for Sports Medicine and Team Physician to provide health care to approximately 600 varsity student‑athletes competing in a variety of varsity athletic teams.
• Salve's staff of four full‑time Athletic Trainers provide injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergency care, examination, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for the University’s varsity student‑athletes in the Athletic Training Clinic and on the field.
• The Athletic Trainer will serve as the primary Athletic Training services provider for teams to be determined by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, which includes some travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as deemed necessary by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, including travel for some contests, including travel for some away contests.
• Regular evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral of varsity student‑athletes' injuries and conditions.
• Documentation of injuries, therapy, referrals, and other pertinent interactions.
• Provide communication between student‑athletes, coaches, Team Physician, and administrators as appropriate.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintenance of the Sports Medicine department supplies and equipment.
• Provide supervision and training for student workers in the Athletic Training Room.
• Referral to and communication with appropriate external healthcare practitioners.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with OSHA regulations that pertain to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine or Director of Athletics.
• Work closely with internal support personnel to include the Athletic Administration, Sports Information Director, Office Coordinator, Compliance Officer and Game Management Supervisor in the performance of their duties.
• In particular, all coaches and athletics personnel are charged with being knowledgeable of, ensuring and monitoring compliance by all student‑athletes, staff and assistant coaches with applicable governing constitutions, by‑laws, rules, policies, interpretations and regulations of the NCAA, NEWMAC and appropriate athletic conferences, and the University. Staff members shall immediately advise the compliance Officer if there is reason to believe that violations have occurred or will occur and shall cooperate fully in any investigation of possible NCAA or Conference violations.
• Attend department meetings, designated events, and when appropriate, Admissions Open Houses.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must possess current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• BOC Certification.
• Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained before the date of hire)
• Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by the BOC

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and could encounter extreme weather conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a full‑time, 35‑hour per week, 10‑month per year, Non‑Academic Year position.

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of injury evaluation, rehabilitation, emergency care, and evidence‑based clinical practice.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.
• Strong work ethic, passion for the profession, and commitment to student‑athletes.
• Candidates must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and good citizenship.
• Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting a culture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actions as a reflection of Salve's mission and the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to university policies and procedures, as well as conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The candidate should possess quality clinical skills and knowledge, and a strong ability to work autonomously within department guidelines.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• At least 1‑2 years of athletic training experience.
• Experience working with collision sports, such as football and ice hockey, is preferred.

BENEFITS

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• Health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• Robust wellness program and free access to the on‑campus Fitness Center.

Other available benefits include:

• Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac.
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full‑time.
• Discounted pet insurance through ASPCA.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI).
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate.
• Flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 529 college‑bound saver program.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.