Assistant Athletic Trainer
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jun 30, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 09, 2024
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Ourmission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Ourmission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University -
Forest Hills Campus: 3109 Wrightsboro Road
College/Department Information
The mission ofAugusta UniversityDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship.
Intercollegiate athletics enhances the university experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike, by developing school spirit and creating a sense of community. Athletics thus serves the university's mission of enhancing the quality of the student experience. Athletic programs entertain and enrich the university's community and the people of the CSRA, therefore contributing to the out reach mission of the university.
The Mission Statement ofAugusta UniversityAthletics is based on a commitment to the following Core Principles:
- Academic Responsibility and Scholastic Achievement
- Student-Athlete Growth and Development
- Safety and Welfare of Student Athletes
- Sense of Competitive Balance
- Fairness
- Sportsmanship
- Citizenship
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the Augusta University Sports Medicine program.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
ASSIST WITH RECOGNIZING, TREATING, REHABILITATING AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY CARE AND FIRST AID FOR INJURIES AND ILLNESSES TO INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF ASSIGNED SPORT(S): Assist with providing athletic training coverage at practices and games (including travel) of assigned sport(s). Assist with evaluating acute and chronic injuries, fabricating protective equipment, and providing daily treatment. Refer and/or transport student-athletes to the emergency room if the team physician or Assistant AD for Sports Medicine cannot be contacted in emergency situations. Assist with scheduling medical appointments and transportation for student-athletes. Assist with implementing prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Assist with maintaining detailed and current medical records. Assist with educating athletes on injury prevention, management, and return to play
SPORTS MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION: Assist with Processing Medical Insurance Claims and Related Information. Assist with coordinating student-athlete health insurance.
INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Maintain Collaborative Professional Working Relationships with Administrators and Coaches in the Department, Other College Offices, and Appropriate Relationships with Members of the AU Sports Medicine Staff and Other Individuals Involved with NCAA Athletics Programs.
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS: Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing AU, its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and Affiliated Conferences. Maintains confidentiality to include, but not limited to, information, files, and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess in accordance with federal and state laws and AU policies
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION:Assist with Inventory, Purchasing, Budgeting, Restocking Medical Supplies, and Equipment
OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 1-3 years experience.
Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/ databases
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Grade: 17
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 273319
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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