Assistant or Associate Athletic Trainer

General Summary of Position:

This position will assist the Associate AD - Sports Medicine and Performance in directing, supervising and administering all athletic health care operations for the intercollegiate athletics program. Assumes primary responsibility for the student-athlete health care educational program and supervision of part-time athletic training staff.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Responsible to assist the Associate AD - Sports Medicine and Performance in the following areas:

• Supervision of all athletic training facilities
• Implementing injury prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation programs.
• Liaison to team physician(s) and other outside medical providers.

2. Provide team coverage as assigned.

3. Responsible for health & injury records maintenance & management.

4. Solicit, schedule and supervise Master's athletic training staff. Assist with supervision of Assistant Athletic Trainers at Assoc. level.

5. As a member of the Student-Athlete Development team, develop and implement a student-athlete health educational program to disseminate information on alcohol and other drug use and abuse, performance enhancing stimulants, and eating disorders.

6. If Assoc. Level: Responsible for coordination of all communication pertaining to physician clinics, chiropractor clinics and Female Athlete Clinic.

Promote the University's commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Nights and weekends are required
• Overnight travel is required
• Attendance at campus events is expected

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• Asst. AT Level: Bachelor's degree required Athletic Training, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Health Education or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Assoc. AT Level: Bachelor's degree required Athletic Training, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Health Education or closely related field. Master's degree preferred with at least 1-3 years working in field.

Experience:

• Asst. AT Level (P15): 1-3 years successful experience in athletic training, preferably at the collegiate level
• Assoc. AT Level (P16): 4-5 years successful experience in athletic training, in NCAA or NAIA athletics and/or high school setting.

Skills:

• Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/BLS, Standard First Aid and National Athletic Trainers Association/BOC (ATC) certification
• Licensed in Massachusetts, or license-eligible

Additional Considerations:

• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills
• Proven ability to work with college students, and a commitment to the overall student-athlete experience
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments
• Working knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
• Familiarity with injury tracking systems
• Experience with collegiate basketball

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a SEIU 888 Professional Union position. For Assistant Athletic Trainer in P15, salary range anticipated:54,217, 25thq $61,672 and midpoint of $69,126. For Associate Athletic Trainer in P16, salary range anticipated: minimum $59,674, 25th quartile $67,879 and midpoint of $76,085.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a background check and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.