Assistant Athletic Trainer (52465)

Job Details

Job Location

Randolph College Incorporated - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type

Full Time (10 Month) Staff

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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Job Details

Job Location

Randolph College Incorporated - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type

Full Time (10 Month) Staff

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Education

Description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

FLSA Classification

Full-time Exempt

Reports to

Head Athletic Trainer

Job DescriptionÂ

Summary/objective

Serve as assistant athletic trainer and assist in managing the administration of all operations and staff of the medical care services to Randolph College student-athletes.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist the head athletic trainer in directing all aspects of athletic training services to all intercollegiate athletic teams including practice and game coverage, injury recognition, treatment, rehabilitation and referrals.
• Assist in maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Monitor and administer secondary insurance procedures and documentation.
• Assist in maintaining proper athletic training inventory and budget of supplies.
• Work closely with the orthopedic physicians in developing well-rounded high quality treatment plans for student-athletes.
• Schedule recommended orthopedics appointments for student-athletes.
• Assist in the supervision and education of student employees.
• Abide by the NATA Professional Code of Ethics and ODAC Athletic Training Manual

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Additional Duties

• Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success, particularly including utilizing new student orientation activities, career services, academic success programs, living successfully in residence halls and behaving with the College’s conduct expectations. Promote good sportsmanship.
• Provide leadership and instruction by teaching no more than (1) 4 credit, academic class related to athletic training.
• Perform additional department administrative duties as needed.
• Preceptor for Athletic Training Students from University of Lynchburg and Liberty University.

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Competencies

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and conference athletic training policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities. Â
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.Â
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population (students, staff, faculty, and coaches).Â
• Ability to positively influence public relations between the athletic department, the campus, and the community.Â
• Computer and database skills required.

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Supervisory responsibilities

Directly supervise student assistants and interns, if applicable.

Work environment

Serves as a member of the Department of Athletics. Reports to the head athletic trainer. Must work effectively on a regular basis with members of the faculty and staff members in Athletics, Admission, Student Affairs, Alumnae/Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement, and other College offices.

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Physical demands

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes. Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather. Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Travel required

Travel to/from athletics events, NCAA and/or ODAC meetings, and/or professional development workshops required.

Required education and experience

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in athletic training or sport related field. NATA BOC certification, Virginia state licensure, Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR or American Heart Health Care Professional CPR. Employee must have a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.

Additional eligibility requirements

Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

None

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

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Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in athletic training or sport related field.  NATA BOC certification, Virginia state licensure, Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR or American Heart Health Care Professional CPR.  Employee must have a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.

Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Must possess the following:
•   Knowledge of NCAA rules and conference athletic training policies and procedures.Â
•   Excellent communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities.  Â
•   Strong organizational and leadership skills. Â
•   Ability to work effectively with a diverse population (students, staff, faculty, and coaches). Â
•   Ability to positively influence public relations between the athletic department, the campus, and the community. Â
•   Computer and database skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent weekend and evening hours are required. Â Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Â Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate English, both verbally and in writing.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned. Â All requirements are subject to change over time. Â If accommodations are needed for individuals with disabilities, a review of the essential job functions will be made to determine if reasonable accommodations are possible.
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