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Department:: ATHL-Athletics Administration 5200
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: May 7, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 175523
About Clark University:
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.
Job Description:
- Provide necessary care, prevention, and treatment of injuries/illnesses to varsity student-athletes
- Provide medical coverage for athletic practices
- Provide medical coverage for athletic competitions home and away (as necessary).
- Development and implementation of rehabilitation programs
- Maintain treatment documentation and records using Athletic Trainer System (ATS) and other subscribed EMR
- Oversight of student workers, including hiring, scheduling, and training
- Assist in coordinating medical insurance claims
- Review team conditioning and fitness testing plans in accordance with NCAA Catastrophic Injury Prevention Guidelines
- Adhere to all NCAA recommendations, BOC standards and Massachusetts state licensing regulations.
- Assist in annual review of departmental policies
- Assist with directing and evaluating Emergency Action Plans (including inclement weather policies)
- Assist in organizing and supervising athletic training facilities
- Assist with the CPR/First Aid/AED certification of coaches
- Maintain inventory
- Assist team physicians with weekly clinics
- Assist in scheduling appointments for student-athletes with team physicians
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
- Previous athletic training experience, preferably at the college level
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
- BOC certified
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Athletic Trainer's license (or eligible and obtained prior to employment)
- CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, required
- Experience in therapeutic exercise and manual therapy
- Experience managing multiple tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively
- Experience with ATS, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft office suite
- Working knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
- Prepared to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Overnight travel may be required
- Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace environment
- Some lifting will be required
- Must work well under pressure
Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
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Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
A successful background check is required upon acceptance.
