What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women of consequence, located in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women’s leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.
Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Classification: Full time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Sports Medicine/Director of Athletics
Job Summary/Objective: The Assistant Athletic Trainer works closely with the Director of Sports Medicine in regards to the Athletic Department policies and procedures as they relate to the student-athlete’s health care at Sweet Briar College. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, 10-month employee, varied hours including evenings and weekends.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assists in managing interns and student-workers involved in the program
Essential Responsibilities:
- The Assistant Athletic Trainer works directly with all coaches in the administration of their programs regarding health care for the student-athletes (ex. medical clearances reports, physical exams, physician referrals, insurance and consent forms, safety equipment) and with student-athletes.
- The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing quality health services to student-athletes, serving as a liaison between the athlete and the physician, representing the Department of Athletics as Title IX representative with our campus Title IX Coordinator, and performing other College duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
- The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible assisting with day-to-day administrative duties and supervision of athletic training area as a whole.
Physical Demands: Moderate activity; must be able to work effectively with student-athletes and lift up to 20-lbs on occasion. Extensive periods of sitting/standing may be required.
Travel: As needed; may transport student-athlete(s) to medical care facilities. Some travel may be needed with various sports.
Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree and Board Certification (NATA) Athletic Training
- Must adhere to the philosophy of Sweet Briar College and NCAA Division III rules
- CPR/AED certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy
- Ability to interact with all levels of the Sweet Briar College community
- Ability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet college’s insurability standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years working in the collegiate setting, or related field