Temporary Athletic Trainer

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide daily practice and game coverage for all varsity teams.
• Manage medical issues that arise with student-athletes and determine the proper treatment plan.

Join ourcommunityand experienceEmerson College!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide daily practice and game coverage for all varsity teams.
• Manage medical issues that arise with student-athletes and determine the proper treatment plan.
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• Communicate with coaches and strength coaches regarding the treatment plans of their athletes.
• Refer student-athletes to the proper physician or medical professional on or off-campus for further evaluation of their mental health issues, injuries, and illnesses as appropriate.
• Communicate and coordinate with the physician regarding treatment plan and schedule to return to play.
• Manage health records and forms for student-athletes, documenting injury evaluations, treatments, and referrals and ensuring that every athlete has completed the clearance process before participating.
• Submit insurance claims and liaise as necessary with insurance companies.
• Manage inventory, working with vendors to order supplies, and coordinating with facilities for maintenance requests.
• Clean workspaces and items used by student-athletes.
• Coordinate per diem coverage for practices and games, finding certified athletic trainers to cover practice and games that regular staff is unable to attend.
• Serve as first responder as required.
• Perform administrative work as necessary.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of previous experience in athletic training required
• Certification by BOC in Athletic Training and as a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health required
• Certification in Emergency Cardiac Care Certification (CPR/AED) required
• Exceptional attention to detail required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Knowledge of orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders and how to treat them
• Ability to recommend a course of rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries
• Familiarity with insurance policies
• Ability to operate a computer and maintain electronic medical records
• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage well with a diverse population
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to serve as first responder during games
• Ability to work well in a team environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is active in nature, continuous movement is required.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with students, medical professionals, coaches, co-workers, and supervisors is essential.
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, climbing and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• This position works in an office and a sports environment
• Exposed to loud noise levels of crowds shouting, whistles, and loud music at games and during practice
• Exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions
• May occasionally be exposed to chemicals and bodily fluids

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

COMPENSATION

This is a part time position paying $50 hourly.

Grade of Position: T01N

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10.00

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.