Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide medical care, supervision, and coverage to intercollegiate varsity student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and assist with administrative and daily athletic training room tasks. The individual may be required to work without supervision or assistance, and must be able to work on their own. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality medical care and to the philosophy and the goals of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and the EMU Athletics Department. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consistent collaboration and communication with coaches, other support personnel, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, other athletics trainers, student-athletes, parents/guardians, team physician, and other medical professionals. 

• Perform injury prevention, education, evaluation, and administer rehabilitation programs to student athletes.

• Assist with evaluation, treatment, and education of Concussions.

• Assist with education and supervision of EMU Work Study and local college Athletic Training Education Programs students.

• Maintain daily injury documentation and record keeping.

• Provide onsite coverage for practices and games for EMU intercollegiate teams, as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer in conjunction with NCAA and EMU coverage guidelines.

• Assist with reviewing student-athlete physicals for intercollegiate sport participation.

• Assist with daily tasks in the athletic training room.

• Assist with EMU Athletic Training Policy development and implementation.

• Assist with Emergency Action Plan development, education, and implementation.

• Attend staff and department meetings.

• Perform additional work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong Communication, organization, administrative, and teamwork skills.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding athletic training and healthcare.

• Experience with Electronic Medical/Health Record Systems.

• Proficiency in computer skills and experience with the Google Platform.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Required, Masters Preferred.

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

• 1-3 years of intercollegiate athletic training experience

  • or other equivalent clinical experience

• Must have and maintain a current CPR certification that meets BOC standards

• Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Virginia State license for Athletic Training

Salary : $50,900 - $64,500