Details
Posted: 06-Apr-23
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000
Categories:
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine – Athletic Training
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer.
Salary for this full-time position is _$40,000_ yearly with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical coverage, 403b, 23 Paid Time Off days, and 21 Holidays. After one year of employment, employees receive 100% tuition remission for Undergraduate and Graduate programs, and spouses/dependents are eligible to receive tuition discounts for Undergraduate programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform professional and administrative services essential for the success of the program under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer
- Duties will include injury prevention, emergency care, first aid and physical rehabilitation of injuries incurred by Spalding University’s intercollegiate athletes
- Will organize and conduct medically prescribed sports rehabilitation and conditioning programs following an injury and be responsible for appropriate organization and implementation of athletic insurance claim paperwork and follow-up as necessary
- Also supervise and participate in the teaching of graduate athletic training students enrolled in an innovative, new entry-level Master of Science Degree Program in Athletic Training. Some weekends and overnight travel are required
- Other Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Practice and game supervision/coverage
- Effective communication with athletes, coaches, families, university officials, and physicians
- Referring athletes for appropriate diagnostic, follow-up procedures, and injury tracking.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky
- A Masters degree and previous collegiate athletic training experience is preferred
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking, and budget management skills in addition to knowledge of the NCAA
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
- Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, and Power Point
- Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
- Understanding of and/or willingness to learn an NCAA Division III academic and sports culture
- A strong background in professional athletic training
- Past work with student-athletes at the high school and/or collegiate level
- Commitment to inclusiveness and collegiality in personal and professional work and mentoring students and faculty on the importance of multicultural and multidisciplinary applications
- Commitment and alignment with Spalding Universitys Mission is essential
- Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
- Regular contact with the general public.
- Must be able to work with, listen to, appreciate, and collaborate and lead with diverse populations
- An understanding and ability to apply and enforce university Covid-19 and NCAA protocols
INTERRELATIONS
- Working closely and communicating often and openly with the Head Athletic Trainer (the positions supervisor)
- Ability to listen to, take direction and guidance from, and be held accountable by the Head Athletic Trainer
- The ability to effectively communicate with and solve problems for diverse groups, including prospective or current students, fellow counselors and support staff, alumni, and other constituencies
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high-performance standards.
CONTACT
All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.
**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.