Staff Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Job Title: Staff Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer

Status: Full time, 10 month, .82 FTE

Job Title: Staff Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer

Status: Full time, 10 month, .82 FTE

SUMMARY

A Certified Athletic Trainer to contribute towards the organization and implementation of the athletic health care delivery program for all Calvin University NCAA Division III varsity and junior varsity athletic teams and ACHA men’s ice hockey teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are representative duties/responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Clinical Duties

• Work with Sports Medicine Staff in the daily operations of the Sports Medicine Office by monitoring daily practice/game schedules, coordination of on-campus physician clinics, and managing inventory of medical supplies.
• Assessment, management, rehabilitation, and prevention of athletic injuries for assigned teams.
• Work with Sports Medicine Staff to complete annual pre-participation exams and ensure compliance with all NCAA health and safety legislation.
• Medical documentation of injuries and illnesses in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide medical coverage for practices and contests.
• Provide verbal and/or written information for student-athletes to assist in the prevention and/or treatment of injuries.
• Provide verbal and written information about injuries to coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, and team physicians to manage injuries appropriately.

1. Educational/Instructional Duties

• Serve as a preceptor for athletic training students which may include providing appropriate communication with the respective college/university field supervisor.

1. Organizational/Management Duties

• Maintain all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain good communication with the insurance providers, including our secondary provider, and submit all paperwork required for insurance claims.
• Maintain the optimal health, safety, and welfare of all constituencies associated with Calvin Sports Medicine.
• Other duties as appropriate for the effective and efficient function of athletic healthcare delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting in the supervision of student employees (Student Sports Medicine Assistants).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.