Assistant Athletic Trainer

Centre College - Staff

Location

Danville, KY, USA

Open Date

Mar 10, 2025

Description

Centre College invites applications for the position of  Assistant Athletic Trainer.  

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Centre College - Staff

Location

Danville, KY, USA

Open Date

Mar 10, 2025

Description

Centre College invites applications for the position of  Assistant Athletic Trainer.  

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Centre College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer responsible for assisting in the operation and management of the sports medicine department.  This individual will serve as the primary athletic trainer for Men’s Soccer, Swim & Dive, and Women’s Lacrosse.  This is a full time, 10-month position with benefits.  Start date is August 1, 2025 with opportunities to work various sports camps on campus in June and July.  Come join our amazing staff of lifelong learners and motivated coworkers. 

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Provides practice and competition coverage of assigned teams, and assists other teams as needed.
• Travel as needed with assigned teams
• Appropriate use of therapeutic modalities, taping, and bracing
• Proactive identification and management of concussions in conjunction with team physician
• Completes necessary documentation using Sportsware EMR
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff, team physician, student health, and all other members of health care team regarding student-athlete care
• Clearly communicates with coaching staff regarding injuries and treatment plans
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid for professional rescuer certification
• Relates necessary sports medicine information to visiting institutions and athletic training staff
• Daily operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities
• Administrative duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
• Abides by rules set forth by both NCAA, state of Kentucky, and SAA conference
• Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of BOC and state of Kentucky

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required. 
• BOC certification in good standing
• License from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
•  First Aid/CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer
• NPI Number Preferred
•  Must be able to pass a background check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations per state licensure guidelines
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions
• Additional certifications and skills, including but not limited to: Graston, ART, Cupping, Dry Needling, CSCS, CES, etc. are beneficial    

 Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity and standing or walking for several hours per day
• Lifting and handling of moderately heavy objects (water, ice-chests, etc.) is expected (25-40lbs)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

Application Instructions

Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

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