This position will be responsible for organization and supervision of health care delivery to student-athletes under the supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine and the Team Physician. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will help deliver care to over 350 student-athletes of Bethel College. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the primary sport coverage of football, with other secondary sport coverage determined by the Director of Sports Medicine. Travel will be required with the Bethel College Football Team.
Department
Athletics
Classification
Full Time [1.0 FTE], exempt, Benefits Eligible
Essential Functions
Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College
Assist in the supervision, planning, and coordination of the assessment and treatment of injuries for all student-athletes
Oversee the daily operation of the Goering Hall Athletic Training Clinic
Assistant Athletic Trainer
This position will be responsible for organization and supervision of health care delivery to student-athletes under the supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine and the Team Physician. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will help deliver care to over 350 student-athletes of Bethel College. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the primary sport coverage of football, with other secondary sport coverage determined by the Director of Sports Medicine. Travel will be required with the Bethel College Football Team.
Department
Athletics
Classification
Full Time [1.0 FTE], exempt, Benefits Eligible
Essential Functions
Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College
Assist in the supervision, planning, and coordination of the assessment and treatment of injuries for all student-athletes
Oversee the daily operation of the Goering Hall Athletic Training Clinic
Assist the Director of Sports Medicine to provide mentoring to Assistant Athletic Trainer Staff
Provide proper medical coverage at all home athletic events and practices, as well as away events, as directed by the Director of Sports Medicine
Organize and maintain daily records and compile injury/treatment reports for review
Administer emergency care and make medical referrals for student-athletes
Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student-athletes with restrictions or limitations
Provide counseling opportunities to student-athletes regarding injuries, treatment rehabilitation, and time lost from participation—establishing medical confidentiality when appropriate
Assist in coordination of educational programs targeted to increase awareness in the areas of prevention and treatment of injuries
Assist with the administration and collection of pre-participation exams and compliance paperwork
Assist Director of Sports Medicine with secondary insurance claims(s) processing
Chair the Substance Abuse committee: organizing and maintaining the substance abuse program for intercollegiate athletics as required by the NAIA and Bethel College
Support the Bethel College concussion management protocol in consultation with the Bethel College Sports Medicine Team
Maintain good standing with the NATA/BOC and Kansas State Board of Healing Arts for Athletic Training Licensure
Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all NAIA and KCAC rules and guidelines regarding medical aspects of sports
Demonstrate strong communication skills with student-athletes, supervisor, team physician, and coaching staff
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to changing work processes, including moving from in-person to remote work and back, as necessitated by Bethel College policy or as directed by the supervisor
Other duties and responsibilities pertaining to athletic training as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position
Comply with Bethel College policies and procedures
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervisor of all department work-study students
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field, required
Master’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field, preferred
Familiarity in working with a small school, preferred
3-5 Years of Collegiate Experience, preferred
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
NATA BOC Certified
Current Kansas Athletic Licensure or eligible for licensure by August 1 of first year
Valid driver’s license
CPR/First Aid Certification
Skills Required
Applied Knowledge: 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: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to student-athletes, medical professionals, staff, and families.
Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position require:
Lifting (100 lbs maximum) with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
Repeated reaching and crouching
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one facility or building location to another
Ascending and descending stairs
Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Ability to function well in a standard office setting
Outdoor work environment
Medium/indoor work environment
Work Environment and Conditions
All the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
Application Information
Please complete a Bethel College application and upload a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three references with contact information.
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