Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You’ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.

As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You’ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.

As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Simmons University, an NCAA Division III member of The Great Northeast Athletic Conference is accepting applications for a full-time, 10-month professional position for an Athletic Trainer.

Reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine for day to day operations, with collaborative supervision from the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this position is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the athletic training facilities and all aspects of coordinating the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to student-athletes of 9 varsity sports.

The Athletic Trainer will be expected to provide excellent care to student-athletes while adhering to all rules and regulations as set forth by Simmons University, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (Rowing), the BOC and the NCAA. This position requires a strong ability to communicate frequently and accurately with the Director of Sports Medicine, coaches, student-athletes, team physicians, campus health services and other various on/off campus departments.

The ideal candidate will serve as an active member of the Division of Student Engagement, Success and Diversity engaging in partnerships with all units across the division. It is expected this candidate will demonstrate exemplary personal conduct, serve as a role model for student-athletes, maintain a commitment to excellent customer and/or student service and possess ethical and responsible decision-making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room; including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries, and practice & game coverage.

• Administer first aid and emergency techniques to injuries.

• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in the maintenance of medical records, insurance forms, and other appropriate duties related to administration in the athletic training room.

• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in developing and fostering a positive relationship with the coaching staff and student-athletes.

• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in developing and maintaining a high level communication with the University Health Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and other external healthcare resources.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all administration, coaching, and institutional personnel.

• Upholds confidentiality for student-athletes and their well-being.

• Coordinate coverage schedules with staff and student workers

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training from a certified accredited athletic training education program (CAATE) required

• BOC certified as an Athletic Trainer

• CPR/AED certified

• MA licensure in Athletic Training, or eligible upon hire

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations

• Valid driver’s license required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of athletic training experience at the college level preferred

• CSCS/PES Certification (or other equivalent certification) preferred, but not required

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;

• Attentiveness to detail and ability to work independently;

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is an on-campus position, 10 months out of the year typically from August to May in the academic year

• This position will take place on campus, and at Simmons Athletic facilities.

• Essential physical requirements: standing, stooping, sitting at a desk, or typing.

• Physical effort/lifting; medium - up to 50 pounds;

• Requires afternoon, evening, & weekend hours and 10-25% travel

Required Application Materials

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Salary Grade

S06

Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.