Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Details

Level

Undisclosed

Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Remote Type

N/A

Position Type

Full Time

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Job Details

Level

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Job Location

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Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Remote Type

N/A

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Undisclosed

Salary Range

Undisclosed

Travel Percentage

Undisclosed

Job Shift

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Job Category

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Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

 

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The University of Bridgeport is seeking candidates for the position of  Assistant Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with a team physician within the guidelines set forth by the NATA, NCAA and the State of Connecticut to ensure the health and welfare of the University of Bridgeport intercollegiate student athletes. This position is located in Bridgeport, CT. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation/treatment of injury/illness to intercollegiate student athletes;
• Design/modify appropriate individual rehab of post-surgical/post-injury conditions;
• Provide emergency medical coverage during athletic events/practices/travel for teams;
• Refer ill/injured athletes to health services/team physicians/consultants regarding injuries/illnesses/care;
• Administration of Department athletic accident insurance policy;
• Maintain medical/administrative records;
  Communicate effectively with coaches/ student athletes re: injuries/playing status;
• Counseling/advising intercollegiate student athletes/coaches regarding health/conditioning/illness/injury;
• Apply appropriate protective padding/braces/strapping/other orthotic devices;
• Clinical supervision for affiliated curriculum athletic training education program.

 

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• NATA certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required;
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;
• Prior experience in college athletics required;
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record in accordance with the University of Bridgeport Driving Requirements and Driver Safety Policy.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize relationship building techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies
• Detail orientated with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Able to process information quickly and accurately

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle
• Candidates must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment 

None       

Outdoor Weather Conditions

X

Work with fumes or airborne particles

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Risk of electrical shock

 

Vibration

 

 

Physical Activity 

None       

Standing                                               

 

Walking

 

Sitting

 

Talking & Hearing

 

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel

 

Climbing or balancing

 

Bending, pulling, pushing

 

Driving 

 

 

Lifting Requirements

None      

Up to 10 pounds                                   

 

Up to 25 pounds

 

Up to 50 pounds

 

Up to 75 pounds

 

Up to 100 pounds

 

Over 100 pounds

X

Vision Requirements:

  X   Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

        Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

        Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

        Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

          Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

            No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules 

 

NOTE: The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the position.   It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position. You will devote your full time and best efforts to the performance of your various job duties and will observe any and all policies, rules and regulations that the University may now have or shall hereafter establish.

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