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Form of workJob no: 521683
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE:Assistant Athletic Trainer
DIVISION: Administration and Facilities DEPARTMENT: Athletics and Recreation
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU, Cat. 13
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine
SUPERVISES: Exercises direct supervision over 10 work study students
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists with the prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for varsity programs. The incumbent prepares for and provides coverage for athletic practices and competitions.
Follows the University’s best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists with injury prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of participants of all varsity sports
• Maintains up-to-date accurate medical records
• Designs progressive individual rehabilitation programs
• Assists with coverage of home and select away athletic competitions
• Serve as liaison with assigned sports and Athletics staff
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE approved curriculum
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated (over 3 years) experience as an Athletic Trainer in a high school or collegiate setting
OTHER:
• NATA BOC certification
• MA license as an Athletic Trainer
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID certified.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday hours are required.
• Some travel to off-campus locations required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Strong commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy
• Knowledge of the evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of sports injuries
• Strong communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in multi-sport, broad based intercollegiate programs
• CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
• Experience as a preceptor for athletic training degree program
Salary for ESU: Salary ESU
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays.
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time.
And more!
Benefits for ESU Union: ESU
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for internal applicants is 1/23/2024.
The review of applications will begin 1/24/2024 and will be ongoing.
Advertised: 09 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
