Assistant Athletic Trainer
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Nov 02, 2023
Expired Date: Feb 28, 2024
Job Details
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Job Location
Job Details
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Job Location
Apply NowBridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Undisclosed
Salary Range
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Travel Percentage
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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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