What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics - Athletic Trainer position at Sacred Heart University?
About Sacred Heart University
As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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To apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.
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Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide management of the Athletic Training Department within the Department of Athletics. The purpose of this department is also to provide athletic training services as illustrated in the BOC Role Delineation Document and Athletic Training Practice Domains. These include Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being.
This is a 12 month position.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being.
- Provide immediate written and data input documentation of all athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation and progress notes, as well as documentation of all physician referrals and completion of insurance forms.
- Responsible for insuring compliance to medical form policies by all student-athletes, primarily assigned sports.
- Coverage traditional in-season sport(s).
- Administrative responsibilities as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer, Associate Head Athletic Trainer.
- Oversee other non-traditional varsity sports, including home event coverage only.
- Coverage of athletic training room hours.
- Coverage of other home practices and events (take precedence over travel).
- Attendance at bimonthly Athletic Training Department meetings.
- Responsibility to assist Head Athletic Trainer or Associate Head Athletic Trainer in other areas as needed.
- Adhere to department and university policies and procedures as stated in manuals.
- Adhere to NATA code of ethics.
- Responsible for coverage of 34 sports and 1200 intercollegiate athletes through a team approach.
- Assist in coverage of on-sight team physician coverage.
- Serve as preceptor for CAAHEP Accredited Athletic Training Program.
- Maintain BOC Certification as well as CT licensure.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes
- Master’s degree required
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
- Minimum of 2 years of collegiate athletic training experience
- CPR/ AED Certified
Unusual Working Conditions
- Work hours in excess of 40 hour work week; includes evenings and weekends.
- Travel required.
This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.