Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletic Training Location: West Haven, CT

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletic Training Location: West Haven, CT

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Search #23-05A

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with all aspects of the Sports Medicine department; provide medical coverage for athletic teams as assigned; attend practices and attend both home and away competitions as necessary; assist with inventory management; assist with administration of the in-house drug testing program; supervise athletic training/work-study students and other duties as assigned. Primary responsibilities include providing the services for the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

You are:

• Someone with strong communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work with diverse populations.
• Must be self-directed and able to make decisions independently, as well as work successfully in a team environment.
• Someone with the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all situations is a must.

You will:

• Utilize the appropriate application of emergency procedures in the evaluation and treatment of injuries; provide first aid; documentation of care; recommend referrals as needed; and effective communication with coaches and physicians in the care and treatment of student-athletes.
• Provide coverage for pre-practice, practice, post-practice and game-day coverage as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Assist with pre-participation screening and assessment of student-athletes.
• Provide primary sports coverage as well as assist with the assigning of sports medicine coverage for all sports, including the coverage of team practices and home/away contests as required.
• Maintain detailed medical record keeping for all athletic injuries and illnesses. These should include, but not be limited to, injury reports, treatment records and insurance forms in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Work closely with doctors, coaches and sports performance staff.
• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in the insurance processing, billing and claim identification processes.
• Assist in coordinating and conducting pre-participation procedures and paperwork with University Health Services, Associate Athletics Director for NCAA Compliance, and coaches.
• All other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Director.

You need:

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certification
• Connecticut State Athletic Training Licensure
• Professional CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable.

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