Ast/Assoc Athletic Trainer

This position supports the Head Athletic Trainer and performs essential athletic training duties and functions to ensure the health and safety of Jessup student-athletes. The Associate AT aids in overseeing the day to day operations of Jessup’s athletic training facility and provides prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

This position is 100% on-campus and in person This is a full-time 10-month staff position in the Department of Athletics. The pay range for this position is generally: $55,00 - $60,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a number of factors including length of appointment, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
● The Associate Athletic Trainer performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which involves the planning, organization, and delivery of athletic training services to Jessup student-athletes.

● Under the direction of the team physician the Associate Athletic Trainer will provide services to Jessup student-athletes including, but not limited to, primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

● Provide athletic training services to Jessup student-athletes at home and away practices, competitions, and/or events as assigned. Evening and weekend work, as well as travel is required.

● Counsel and educate student-athletes and coaches regarding injuries, illness, and medical conditions

● Coordinate and communicate student-athlete referrals to appropriate medical health care professionals when appropriate/necessary.

● Communicate with athletic department staff, coaches, faculty, and campus staff as needed.

● Keep and manage up-to-date and accurate medical records. ○ Maintain HIPAA/FERPA standards for student-athlete privacy/protection. ○ Serve as a reference in regard to nutrition, nutritional supplements, drug testing and banned substances, as well as environmental conditions as it pertains to the NCAA rules and regulations.

● Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the NCAA, affiliated athletic conferences, the State of California, as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.

● Assist in all aspects of department administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, medical insurance, inventory, budgeting, etc.

○ Attend department and university meetings as directed.

Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field required; Master’s preferred.

● Current NATA-BOC certification required.

● Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

● Knowledge of all NATA and NATABOC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the profession of athletic training.

● Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the NCAA, affiliated athletic conferences, the State of California, as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres.

● Experience evaluating, advising, and counseling students on athletic training related matters (injuries, illnesses, rehabilitation, sports nutrition, etc.).

● Experience using computers for recording student information and conducting research.

● Experience in the college/university setting is strongly preferred. SKILLS/ABILITIES:

● Ability to interpret and apply university-related policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

● Maintain confidentiality of information, data and records

● Strong customer service skills

● Self-motivational skills

● Ability to work independently, as well as in groups

● Group leadership skills

● Desire to lead and train and willingness to be mentored and developed in leadership

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of William Jessup University as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.

Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Much of the employee's working time will be spent outdoors on sports fields in all types of weather and might require standing for long periods, working with medical equipment or machinery, and being able to walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, or crawl. Some travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle files, computers, and phones; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.