What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at St. Bonaventure University?
Description
To provide immediate health and rehabilitative care for assigned student-athletes and assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in the daily operation of the training facility.
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Abundance of Time off- 10 Month Commitment
Tuition Remission
- 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
- 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
- 50% for spouse (ground programs only)
Full Benefit package
- 403b Retirement Plan 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
- Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Vision and Life insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Other Perks
- Free access to campus fitness center
- 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
- Golf course membership discount
- Other National and Local discounts available
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Education: (Masters Degree required)
Years of Experience
Certification and/or Licensure
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business or educational reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data
Shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.
Maintains all certification and license requirements of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the State of New York.
Considerable knowledge of athletic training practices including injury prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and care of injuries as well as providing emergency care. Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to student athlete injuries. Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services.
Performs or delegates pre-participation physicals for all athletes. Ultimately responsible for the accurate and timely proper reporting of all athletic injuries, filing of insurance claims and assures the protection of information through proper existence and adherence to adequate internal controls.
Remains current, interprets and complies with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations pertaining to athletic training and other related business operations.
Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written form and organize as well as manage record treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner.
Able to communicate regularly with immediate supervisor and other department/University personnel to exchange information and resolve problems. Effectively communicate with coaches to provide updated progress reports on injured athletes. Sets and maintains regularly scheduled hours of operation and attends meetings as required.
Has solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically: Word, Excel and Outlook) and medical records software. Self-motivated to stay current with emerging office technologies and recommend and implement improvements.
Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and to be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
Ability to travel with the team and monitors the conduct of student athletes.
Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction.
Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students and members of the University staff. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships
Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
Adhere to the governing documents, policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
Working Conditions / Physical requirements
Frequent walking, standing, and other physical activities. Extensive travel locally and nationally. Regular exposure to gym and athletic venues with accompanying hazards. Long, irregular work hours including evening, weekend and holiday hours. Will need to be available early mornings, evenings and weekends.Physically able to lift various materials up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights. Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
Salary : $250