Assistant Athletic Trainer
Posted Date: Jul 19, 2024
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Category:
Athletics
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Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Bristol, RI
Posted:
Jul 17, 2024
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time Regular
Ref.No.:
2609
PositionID:
178892
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About Roger Williams University:
At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.
To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.
Job Description:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing assistance to the Athletic Training Staff in all aspects an intercollegiate athletic training program.
Education of Athletes
- Discern, evaluate and communicate risk associated with participation in athletics.
Evaluation and Treatment of Athletes
- Evaluate student-athlete injuries and conditions following standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making including pre-participation evaluation, on-field assessment, detailed evaluation in the clinical setting, and progress evaluation for rehabilitation and return to play determination.
- Provide standard immediate care procedures for emergency situations during event coverage.
- Determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/or reconditioning strategies for the student-athlete population consistent with the clinical impression and by considering age-specific criteria and psychosocial, community, family and healthcare support system influences.
- Administer athletic training policies and procedures to ensure responsive and efficient operations, in accordance with the Board of Certification (BOC) Standards of Practice and NATA Code of Ethics including managing the athletic training inventory and supplies, maintaining comprehensive medical records, and making appropriate referrals.
- Demonstrate competent practice through compliance with ethical, legal, and other professional standards to maximize the quality of care and ensure that the needs of student-athletes requiring healthcare services can be addressed appropriately.
Additional Functions
- Assist with the supervision and education of the student first aid staff.
This is a 10-month full-time (40 hours) position.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a sports-related discipline.
- Certification as an Athletic Trainer (AT) by the Board of Certification, in good standing.
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure under the Department of Health for the State of Rhode Island.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function in a service- and team-oriented environment.
- Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on nights, weekend and some holidays as requested.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree from a curriculum athletic training program.
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu
Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.
$42,984 - $51,000
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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