Athletic Trainer

Seattle University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Transportation benefit

Wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site care and management of injuries for student-athletes, with responsibilities that include evaluation, rehabilitation, and collaboration with coaching and medical staff.

The candidate will work with strength and conditioning to implement injury prevention, participate in coverage for home and away contests, and maintain electronic documentation while upholding NCAA and university standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field and two years of athletic training experience.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association membership and Board of Certification certification.
• Active qualifying strength and conditioning certification (CSCS or SCCC).
• Must hold or be eligible for Washington State Athletic Trainer License.
• Current CPR and First Aid for healthcare providers; instructor training in the future.
• Adhere to NCAA/WAC rules and other governing bodies; report violations as required.
• Commitment to Seattle University's diversity and mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury; perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Attend home intercollegiate contests as directed.
• Provide athletic training coverage for away contests as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate care with Strength and Conditioning staff on injury prevention strategies and performance improvement.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs for student-athletes.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding injury status.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per sports medicine SOPs.
• Administrative duties as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.

Skills

Applied Knowledge

Decision making

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Full Time

JR100161

Months Per Year

12

Work Model

Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury; perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Attend home intercollegiate contests as directed.
• Provide athletic training coverage for away contests as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate care with Strength and Conditioning staff on injury prevention strategies, training modifications for injury or health and collaboration on performance improvement for holistic and seamless care.
• 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, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field and two years of athletic training experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Must have National Athletic Trainers' Association membership and be Board of Certification certified.
• Must have active qualifying strength and conditioning certification (CSCS or SCCC)
• Must hold or be eligible for Washington State Athletic Trainer License.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer. Must undergo training to become a certified instructor.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, WAC, or any athletics conference in which Seattle University is a member or may join, and other established bodies that govern or oversee intercollegiate athletics. In the event Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of these organizations' constitutions, bylaws, rules or regulations may have taken place, Employee shall promptly report the same to Compliance and Rules Education at the University. Employee shall cooperate fully and completely with any investigation of any alleged violation, whether such investigation is conducted by the University, NCAA or any other duly authorized agency or individual.
• All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of Division I collegiate athletic training room experience.

All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Compensation At a Glance

$55,000 - $65,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Benefits At a Glance

• Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.
• Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university's discretion.