ATHLETIC TRAINER - US COAST GUARD ACADEMY (26684)

ATHLETIC TRAINER

US COAST GUARD ACADEMY

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!  

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:  Athletic Trainer

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:   

United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA)

31 Mohegan Avenue

New London, Connecticut 06320

POSITION INFORMATION:  This will be a Full-time position at the United States Coast Guard Academy.  The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is one of four Armed Forces Academies of the United States.  The Academy’s four-year college-level training and education fulfills mission needs by providing commissioned officers for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). USCGA provides a rigorous undergraduate program, from which cadets graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an Ensign in the USCG.  USCGA is located in New London, CT. USCGA supports an NCAA Division III athletic program that includes 25 sports and 4 four-chartered clubs with over 600 student-athletes. USCGA competes in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Competition Support Services

• The Contactor shall provide competition support services including home and away events.
• Provide certified athletic training services for assigned home athletic contests including but not limited to NCAA Athletic contests, non-traditional games, and scrimmages.
• Provide pre-competition medical setup and athlete treatment; on-site injury evaluation and care; and post–competition documentation and follow-up.
• Provide athletic training services for assigned away athletic contests including but not limited to: football, lacrosse (men’s), basketball (men’s), soccer (men’s), wrestling, NEWMAC conference contests, NCAA national tournaments (as assigned), other sports (as assigned), all sports’ conference playoffs.
• Provide pre-game setup and treatment; on-site injury evaluation and care; and post–game documentation and follow-up.
• Services shall be in accordance with Coast Guard Medical Manual, Academy instructions, and NCAA standards.
• Athletic trainers will be scheduled based on competition schedule. Tentative schedule for athletic trainer assignments is provided at the beginning of the school year, subject to change at Contracting Officer Representative (COR) discretion.
• Provide coverage confirmation for following week’s competition schedules by Thursday each week.

Varsity Practices Support Services

• Provide athletic training support services for athletic training practices for all varsity sports.
• Provide athlete physical rehabilitation in accordance with Medical Clinic prescribed recommendations or treatment plan.
• Provide athletic training services during scheduled athletic practices. The Athletic Practice Period occurs between 1600 – 1800 Monday through Friday, however there may be occasional mornings, late afternoons, holiday or weekend coverages based on sport program requirements.
• Conduct physical injury assessments for athletes and refer to Academy Clinic if deemed necessary.
• Develop additional pre- and post-injury physical rehabilitation, treatment and/or exercise programs for athletes.
• Provide athletic training treatments provided by at least one certified Athletic Trainer on Sundays for a three-hour period for the Fall (mid-August through mid-November) and Spring (mid-February through mid-May).

Athletic Trainer: HPE Support Services

• Provide athletic training support services for health and physical education (HPE) classes and physical fitness exam (PFE).
• Provide athletic support services in the Athletic Training Room Monday through Friday from 0800 – 1900.
• Provide first aid during Health and Physical Education classes as required.
• Assess cadet injuries and refer to Academy Medical Clinic as required.
• Conducted for the entire Corps of Cadets bi-annually, and monthly make-up exams. The Contractor will provide on-site medical support during the exams.
• Conduct heat index monitoring in conjunction with the Academy medical staff as needed.
• Ensure that cadets have access to adequate hydration during PFE events.
• Provide athletic training services during the USCGA’s eight-week Swab Summer training program. Swab Summer training program lasts 7-8 weeks, occurring from the end of June to mid-August.
• Provided an event schedule at least two (2) weeks prior to Swab Summer. Level of coverage is subject to change based on summer academic programming. When Government needs are defined (between April-May), the Government will provide that information to the Contractor and Contractor shall collaborate with the Government to develop level of coverage plan.
• Conduct heat index monitoring hourly in conjunction with Academy medical staff as needed.
• Set up and maintain adequate hydration stations dependent upon environmental conditions and physical exertion for physical fitness testing, Swab Summer events, and athletic practices and competitions.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certifications with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from an accredited College or University, with a minimum of one year experience as an Athletic Trainer
• A current unrestricted license to practice Athletic Trainer Services per the Connecticut state licensing boards
• Shall maintain current certification as required for membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
• Have and maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
• “No adverse information on file” with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB)
• The Athletic Trainer shall be physically capable of performing all athletic training services

POSITION TIMING:  Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS: 

Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities.  We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws.  If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact hr@laredotechnical.com.

Salary : $70,000 - $70,001