What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at University of Saint Joseph?
The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide comprehensive athletic healthcare services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care, while working collaboratively with coaches, physicians, and campus partners. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and overall well-being of USJ student-athletes while contributing to a positive, education-centered athletic experience consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy.
Job Description:
- Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses for assigned intercollegiate sports.
- Design and implement injury prevention programs, including conditioning guidance, taping/bracing, and education for student-athletes and coaches.
- Provides coverage at USJ sponsored athletic practices and events, including on-site emergency medical care during practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions, including development and implementation of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
- Always operates in high intensity and stressful environment with prioritization of student-athlete health.
- Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA, NCAA, institutional, and state regulations.
- Coordinate care with team physicians, specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain athletic training facilities, equipment, and supplies; assist with budget planning and inventory management.
- Responsible for medical documentation of all athletic injuries, treatments and progress notes in an electronic medical records tracking system. Assist with pre-participation physicals, insurance claims, referrals, and medical clearance processes.
- Work closely with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and athletics administration to support student-athlete health and performance.
- Support the academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being of student-athletes through mentorship and education.
- May be required to teach one or two courses.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Current BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer
- Eligible for or currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Connecticut
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Knowledge of NCAA rules, policies, and best practices related to sports medicine
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
- Experience working with ice hockey or high-risk sports
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
- Interest in clinical education or mentoring athletic training students (if applicable)
Other Qualifications
- Available for evening and weekend work as needed
- Ability to apply knowledge to a large range of medical problems for effective assessment, evaluation, and treatment
- Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families; excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
- Ability to organization, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
- Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
- Flexible and able to multi-task
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
- Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical ActivityApproximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity(Minimal, Some, Substantial)
- Bending
Some
- Climbing (e.g. stairs)
Some
- Keyboarding
Some
- Kneeling
Some
- Lifting (indicate maximum weight) 80-100 lbs
Some
- Reaching
substantial
- Sitting
Some
- Standing
substantial
- Using Telephone
Some
- Walking
substantial
- Other (please explain):
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Work Environment (a brief description)
The Athletic Department is a fast paced, intensive, high-energy environment. Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Join the University of Saint Joseph and be part of a collaborative athletics environment committed to excellence, integrity, and student-athlete well-being.