Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Details

Job Location

Regis College Campus - Weston, MA

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

Regis College Campus - Weston, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Chief Athletic Trainer and supervises the care of student-athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive Sports Medicine program. This position requires the ability to make critical and potentially life altering decisions during emergency situations. This is a full-time, 10-month, benefit-eligible position.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the intercollegiate athletics program at Regis.
• Provide emergency care for athletic related injuries and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Make daily decisions including the diagnosis of injury and illness and the appropriate therapy and treatment for these injuries and illnesses.
• Determine the ability of student-athletes to safely participate in athletics and communicate limitations to coaches and student athletes.
• Communicate with team physician(s) to ensure proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
• Work with Regis Community Health Services, Counseling Services, and consulting physicians when necessary.
• Assist with institutional and NCAA drug testing program when necessary.
• Provide Sports Medicine coverage for games/matches including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Maintain detailed medical records including athletic injuries and treatments provided. Follow HIPAA guidelines as required.
• Attend scheduled team practices and competitions, including but not limited to all home events for sports as assigned by Chief Athletic Trainer.
• Provide supervision to ATEP students during clinical rotations as well as Regis College student interns when necessary.
• Assist with the operation of the Sports Medicine facility.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Chief Athletic Trainer and Dean of Athletics.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise Athletic Training Students during clinical rotations. Supervise Regis College students during internship hours and provide an administrative presence for Graduate Interns and Assistants when needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited Athletic Training Program, master’s preferred.
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and obtain license prior to anticipated start date.
• Prior athletic training experience in a collegiate setting preferred, comparable work experience considered.
• Certification in Professional Rescuer Level or HealthCare Provider/BLS, CPR and AED required. CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification preferred.
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy required. Experience with electronic record-keeping systems (HealthyRoster specifically) a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule as a team member or independently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and complete multiple tasks within an established deadline while carefully attending to detail.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• This position requires the ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs. and requires working on nights and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.