Athletic Trainer

Performance Optimal Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401K Match

Access to Facilities

Internal and External Discounts

Collegial and Fun Atmosphere

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals through optimal health practices. As an Athletic Trainer, you will play a crucial role in supporting athletes at Fairfield University, providing on-field coverage, rehabilitation services, and fostering community relationships. This position offers a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to the health and performance of clients. With a focus on education and action, you will help athletes achieve their goals while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you are passionate about sports medicine and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• CT licensee and current BOC certification in good standing needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-field game coverage and injury management for athletes.
• Educate and supervise athletes in the use of rehab equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Computer Literacy

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CSCS Certification

Tools

Rehabilitation Equipment

Data Entry Software

Job description

At Performance Optimal Health, we empower people to live better by bridging the gap between education and action.

We strive to better the lives of our clients, helping them achieve their health goals through the four pillars of optimal health: exercise, recovery, nutrition, and stress management. Our best-in-class team members collaborate closely and daily to coordinate a personalized strategy that meets each individual’s needs. The talent of our team members is directly tied to successful outcomes.

We are a certified great place to work!

Cornerstones

Performance Optimal Health is driven by five main cornerstones that are ever present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we scale, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves.

• We care from the core
• We sweat the small stuff
• We are teachers & scholars
• We take ownership
• We huddle

Key Areas of Ownership

Performance Optimal Health is seeking qualified Athletic Trainers to:

• Provide on-field game coverage and injury management for Fairfield University Club Sports
• Provide rehabilitation services in the Athletic Training Room for Fairfield University Club Sports
• Injury tracking, documentation, referrals, and communication to key parties
• Develop and utilize emergency action plan
• Work collaboratively with the physical therapy team on-site at Fairfield University
• Fostering and developing community and physician relationships
• Functioning within POH locations during off-hours from Fairfield University to support client rehabilitation and rendering personal training/strength and conditioning services

• Monitors team practices, athletic equipment, sporting grounds, and helps ensure safe training and playing conditions
• Educates, instructs, and supervises athletes in the use of rehab equipment and exercises, providing daily counsel and treatment for injuries

• Clearly communicate cross-functionally about athletic injuries when & where appropriate
• Maintains medical records and forms for treatments given, completes injury or accident reports, and observes and assists the fitting of athletic or rehabilitative equipment
• Communicate athletic clearance (injury status) with coaches
• Stays informed and knowledgeable of developments in the sports medicine field, as well as changing governmental guidelines that may affect the sports medicine program’s guidelines and decision-making

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• CT licensee and current BOC certification in good standing
• Current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team
• Strong writing skills for communicating with stakeholders
• Computer literate, experience with data-entry a plus (Apple preferred)
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time
• Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints
• CSCS certification (preferred)

Benefits at Full-Time Status

• Competitive Rate of Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401K match
• Excellent growth potential within the organization
• Access to facilities at all locations
• Internal and External Discounts
• Collegial and Fun atmosphere

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.