Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Women's Basketball

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Position Title:

Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Women's Basketball

Position Type:

Temp/Intern

Location:

Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:

temporary

Approximate Number of Hours per Week

Department:

733-Athletics - Training Room

Position Summary:

Under the license of the Team Physician, the Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will provide essential support to our Division I women’s basketball program for approximately a three-month period. This position primarily focuses on delivering healthcare services to women’s basketball student-athletes and others as assigned. The Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will collaborate closely with the Strength & Conditioning Staff and other relevant stakeholders.

All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and

NCAA

regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Care and Rehabilitation:

Design, implement, and monitor treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes dealing with time loss injuries or undergoing surgical rehabilitation.

Maintain electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes on a daily basis.

Coordination and Liaison:

Assist in coordinating and overseeing the provision of healthcare services to student-athletes, primarily within the women’s basketball program.

Coordinate healthcare services for the women’s basketball program as needed.

Serve as a liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs women’s basketball student-athletes and others, as assigned.

Manage external accounts, including pharmacy and physical therapy, and liaise with medical practices associated with student-athlete care.

Administrative and Support:

Assist in the daily operations and upkeep of the athletic training facility, as needed.

PART

IV:

NONESSENTIAL

JOB

FUNCTIONS

(Less Critical Duties etc.)

Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or a related field.

Current

BOC

certification.

Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required by the start date.

Current

CPR

/

AED

Certification for the Professional Rescuer.

Work Experience

3-5 years of progressive athletic training experience, including preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.

Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation preferred

Work Skills

(e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

Excellent verbal and written skill

Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies.

Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner

Specific Job Knowledge

(e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)

Proficiency in health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.

Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Applicable Systems in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.

Equipment Knowledge

Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal Education

Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred.

Work Experience

Experience in a collegiate Division I, II, or

III

program.

Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Travel required

Some night and weekend hours.

Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Posting Date:

05/03/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Classification:

exempt

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents

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