Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Mitchell College is building on its long history of making education more accessible by pioneering an approach which is flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven. Our abilities-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through curriculum that provides multiple opportunities for students to apply learning in different classroom, social, and professional contexts. To keep this model innovative, vibrant, and responsive to students’ needs and interests, we hire staff and faculty who are invested in collaboration and community-building. Our approach to campus life ensures that students learn what they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to manage, direct, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Mitchell College’s intercollegiate athletics. Responsibilities include medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student athletes, injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

Mitchell College is building on its long history of making education more accessible by pioneering an approach which is flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven. Our abilities-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through curriculum that provides multiple opportunities for students to apply learning in different classroom, social, and professional contexts. To keep this model innovative, vibrant, and responsive to students’ needs and interests, we hire staff and faculty who are invested in collaboration and community-building. Our approach to campus life ensures that students learn what they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to manage, direct, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Mitchell College’s intercollegiate athletics. Responsibilities include medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student athletes, injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

• Refer to Physician if injury is beyond the scope of athletic training area.

• Provide athletic training services for the college’s athletic department including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.

• Prepare practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures. Monitor environmental conditions to insure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition.

• Possess technical and practical expertise in appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment.

• Assist Athletic Director in the development of the sports medical program budget.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.

• Coordinate and organize all college and NCAA medical paperwork for all student athletes.

• Maintain complete and accurate confidential medical related records, reports and related paperwork on student athlete injuries, treatment and rehabilitation for insurance, legal and/or professional purposes. Document can include but not limited to concussion management testing. NCAA Injury Surveillance System, student athlete medical files and others as deemed necessary by NCAA, college or Athletic Director.

• Communicate effectively and successfully with student athletes, head coaches, team physicians and administrators.

• In the course of your job you may have to lift heavy objects (30+lbs)

• Drive vehicles.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and 4-5 years professional experience. Master’s degree preferred 2-3 years professional experience.

• Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

• State Athletic Training Licensure

• Familiarity with NCAA, NECC governing rules

Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.