Assistant Athletic Trainer (43 Week Position)
EXPIRED

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Amherst, MA

Posted Date: Jul 24, 2024

Expired Date: Sep 26, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $47,403-$71,152/yr
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides quality care to all student­ athletes including prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred in practice and games.

Essential Functions

  • Provides prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for student athletes of sports as assigned. Responsible for team in both traditional and non-traditional seasons.
  • Provides assistance to other staff members with the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for all student athletes. Utilizes standing orders under the supervision of the team physicians in the care of student athletes.
  • Prepares and maintains comprehensive athletic injury care records and reports using current computer programs, adhering to NCAA and NATA guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and university laws, including FERPA and HIPAA. Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to student-athletes and coaches.
  • Travels with athletic teams as assigned and provides athletic injury care coverage during practice and games.
  • Provides functional supervision to undergraduate athletic training interns from the Kinesiology Department. Performs operational duties assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine including, but not limited to, ordering and inventory of medical supplies, staff scheduling, updating policy and procedure manual, etc. Serves on Department, School, and University committees. Attends conventions, conferences, clinics, etc., consistent with Department policy as approved by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics. Responsible for strict adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.
  • Schedules and oversees athletic clearance physical examinations process performed by physicians at the University Health Service for applicable sports programs. As part of clearance physicals, performs baseline concussion testing for each student athlete assigned. Communicates to student athletes and coaches regarding the Department's health insurance policies.
Department History

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Molly Barnes

Nutritionist

Jennifer Brodeur

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Molly Barnes

Nutritionist

Jennifer Brodeur

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Sports Medicine 2022–2023

Person Role

Molly Barnes

Nutritionist

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