Athletic Trainer – Athletics Department

Athletic Trainer – Athletics Department

Salary:                    $Commensurate with experience
Benefits:                 The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits atwww.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Athletics
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:    373104/10-1196                
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time, professional position within the Department of Athletics. Travel obligations and evening and weekend hours may apply.

Primarily works with football and secondary is as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Athletic Trainer – Athletics Department

Salary:                    $Commensurate with experience
Benefits:                 The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits atwww.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Athletics
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:    373104/10-1196                
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time, professional position within the Department of Athletics. Travel obligations and evening and weekend hours may apply.

Primarily works with football and secondary is as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prevent, evaluate, treat, rehabilitate, refer, and document injuries/illnesses to Duquesne University student-athletes.

Assist in the administration of student-athlete medical files, insurance information and referrals, and personal health information.

General coverage and management of assigned sports team(s).

General coverage and management of the athletic training room.

Communication with coaching staff and strength and conditioning staff as to participation status of injured or ill student-athletes.

Works with team physician and athletic trainers to assist injured student-athletes on rehabilitation and recovery methods.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from and accredited educational institution. 

BOC and PA Certifications.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution.

Minimum of two years related work experience.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Good organizational skills;

Excellent interpersonal communication skills;

Ability to be flexible with work schedule;

Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

Ability to understand and willingness to support the University Mission Statement;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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