Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Athletic Training
- Dubuque, IA, USA
- Salary
- Full Time
Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Athletic Training
- Dubuque, IA, USA
- Salary
- Full Time Apply Now
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Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists in the oversight of all aspects of health care for Loras College student-athletics within the guidelines set forth by Loras College, the American Rivers Conference, and the NCAA Division III.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Distributes and collects necessary health and medical papers required for participation in intercollegiate athletics.
- May monitor pre-existing health conditions of potential student-athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics.
- In absence of a physician's order, assists with the decisions necessary for participation.
- Assistant Head Athletic Trainer with injury care for all sports sponsored by Loras College.
- Provides full-time coverage, game and practice, home and away for assigned sports.
- Assists with recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
- Consults on purchase of protective devices and equipment.
- Assists in the formulation and monitoring of treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
- Assists student-athletes in the decision to seek a physician's referral.
- Assists in coordinating with Business Office staff the College insurance plan as related to injuries occurring during intercollegiate athletic competition, practice or travel.
- Depending on experience and education level, may serve as a Preceptor for athletic training students in Loras' CAATE accredited Master of Athletic Training Program.
- Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
- Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
- Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
- Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Education: Master's Degree in from an accredited Athletic Training program or a related field preferred; Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Program will be considered.
Experience: Two years of a graduate assistantship or collegiate-level experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Certificates & Licenses: Requires certification by the American Red Cross in first and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Minimum of one year of BOC certification. Graduate of, or experience in, CAATE-approved program preferred.
Other Requirements: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of health care for intercollegiate student-athletes. Good knowledge of the health care policies of Loras College, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III. Some knowledge of modern management and leadership practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, subordinates, student-athletes and general public. Ability to solve problems effectively and provide a positive role model for student-athletes. Able to use all related medical equipment.
The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: http://loras.applicantpool.com to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.
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