Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA

Posted Jun 30, 2024

Expired Jul 09, 2024

Posted Jun 30, 2024

Expired Jul 09, 2024

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About the Job

Georgia Gwinnett College

Sports Medicine, Georgia Gwinnett College Profile

Athletic Director

Conference

CAC (NAIA)

Salary expectation

Unknown

Minimum Yrs Exp

1 Yr Exp

Work type

Full-time

Job Description

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Ourmission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Location

Augusta University -

Forest Hills Campus: 3109 Wrightsboro Road

College/Department Information

The mission ofAugusta UniversityDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship.

Intercollegiate athletics enhances the university experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike, by developing school spirit and creating a sense of community. Athletics thus serves the university's mission of enhancing the quality of the student experience. Athletic programs entertain and enrich the university's community and the people of the CSRA, therefore contributing to the out reach mission of the university.

The Mission Statement ofAugusta UniversityAthletics is based on a commitment to the following Core Principles:

Academic Responsibility and Scholastic Achievement
Student-Athlete Growth and Development
Safety and Welfare of Student Athletes
Sense of Competitive Balance
Fairness
Sportsmanship
Citizenship

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the Augusta University Sports Medicine program.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

ASSIST WITH RECOGNIZING, TREATING, REHABILITATING AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY CARE AND FIRST AID FOR INJURIES AND ILLNESSES TO INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF ASSIGNED SPORT(S): Assist with providing athletic training coverage at practices and games (including travel) of assigned sport(s). Assist with evaluating acute and chronic injuries, fabricating protective equipment, and providing daily treatment. Refer and/or transport student-athletes to the emergency room if the team physician or Assistant AD for Sports Medicine cannot be contacted in emergency situations. Assist with scheduling medical appointments and transportation for student-athletes. Assist with implementing prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Assist with maintaining detailed and current medical records. Assist with educating athletes on injury prevention, management, and return to play

SPORTS MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION: Assist with Processing Medical Insurance Claims and Related Information. Assist with coordinating student-athlete health insurance.

INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Maintain Collaborative Professional Working Relationships with Administrators and Coaches in the Department, Other College Offices, and Appropriate Relationships with Members of the AU Sports Medicine Staff and Other Individuals Involved with NCAA Athletics Programs.

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS: Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing AU, its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and Affiliated Conferences. Maintains confidentiality to include, but not limited to, information, files, and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess in accordance with federal and state laws and AU policies

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION:Assist with Inventory, Purchasing, Budgeting, Restocking Medical Supplies, and Equipment

OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 1-3 years experience.

Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/ databases

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: 17

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.