Athletic Trainer

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING
SPORT CLUBS

HOURLY ATHLETIC TRAINER

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING
SPORT CLUBS

HOURLY ATHLETIC TRAINER

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The hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-Being Department (RecWell) provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student participants in the sport club program, which encompasses approximately 32 clubs and 1,500 participants annually. This position will be primarily responsible for providing athletic training services and coverage to designated high-impact sport club home events. This position will report directly to the full-time Sport Club Athletic Trainer.

PAY RATE: $30/hour
POSITION:  This position is hourly, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Hours will be determined based on event coverage needs for the week. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• National certification through the NATA BOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
• Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain prior to start date
• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University and Academic member at VCU
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate recreation
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Athletic Training for Sport Clubs
Program Management (75%)

• Assist in providing athletic training services for the sport club program, including providing on-site supervision and care for “high-risk” club practices and home events and providing weekly office hours for scheduled or drop-in appointments for sport club participants
• Assist with determining (with physician’s consultation) sport club participant’s ability to return to play; develop and maintain communication with sport club coaches and/or club officers
• Assisting with coordinating all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care
• Maintain and manage records of sport club participants evaluated 
• Assisting with leading discussions on health and safety; emphasizing concussion management protocol and resources for sport club participants 
• Communicate frequently with the full-time Athletic Trainer to review and discuss club practice and competition schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Assist the full-time Athletic Trainer in evaluating and inventorying supplies throughout the year
• Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to those participating on high-impact sport club teams

Risk Management (10%)

• Hold evening office hours for drop-in appointments
• Assist with conducting an annual EAP and Policy and Procedure review
• Maintain active and on-going communication with University Student Health Services, VCU Sports Medicine, and the Departmental Medical Adviser as it pertains to the care of sport club participants

General Administration (15%)

• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreation professional
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS: This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range:

 

Position Details:

Department: Recreation and Well-Being
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

 

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Erica Zemites

Contact Email: zemiteseh@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-827-0404

 

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