Assistant athletic trainer job description

The Athletic Department at Suffolk University, an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Commonwealth Coast Conference, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month professional position for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Applicants should be capable of assisting with the needs of a growing community of student-athletes within 19 intercollegiate sports.
Job Description

+ Fulfill the needs of intercollegiate sports and club sport as assigned. Needs including, but not limited to, practice and training coverage, game day coverage, office hours and physical therapy.

+ Professional communication with head coaches and coaching staffs, as well as Athletic Director and support staff.

+ Assist with coordination of game day needs for both home and away contests. Home contests require set-up, preparation and appropriate student-athlete care staffing.

+ Assist with coach and staff education (CPR-AED training and certification; Blood-borne pathogens training; Concussion education)

+ Maintain an organized, inclusive and welcoming Athletic Training room.

Requirements/Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree Preferred.

+ 3-5 years of athletic training experience. Athletic Training experience at the college level is preferred.

+ Knowledge of NCAA and GNAC rules and regulations.

+ Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.

+ This position requires afternoon, night, weekend hours combined with business hours and some moderate travel.

+ A valid driver's license.

Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.

The purpose of this position is to function in concert with the student-athletes and coaches to maintain the health and well-being of the student-athletes, enabling them to participate in their respective athletic events. To do so, the Assistant Athletics Trainer must evaluate medical and injury situations and devise the proper preventative and/or rehabilitative course of treatment to return the athlete to a healthy, competitive level.
Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the Head Athletic Trainer, with Football and other sports as designated, in establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring athletic training services to student-athletes.
In consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer and in cooperation with other Assistant Athletic Trainers, operates within the facility operational budget.
Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in the routine operation of a designated athletic training facility.
Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in the selection, assignment, orientation, retention, and supervision of athletic training staff. Coordinates the selection, assignment, orientation, retention, and mentoring of graduate assistant athletic trainers with the Head Athletic Trainer.
Manage departmental compliance with all CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. Track expiration's and provide or organize trainings to coaches and staff who are required to maintain certifications.
Attend daily practices to assist with athletic training for the athletes.
Attend and work at home and away games as the Athletic trainer.
Advise athletes of methods designed to maximize injury prevention.
Work as directed by team physicians, supervising athletics trainer, and with head coach and strength and conditioning staff.
Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University, Big Sky Conference, NCAA and State Practice Act rules and regulations.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Certification by the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification).
Experience evaluating athletic injuries and selecting proper treatment methods.
Eligible for licensing by the Board of Athletic Training in the State of Montana within 90 days from start date.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Knowledge of and understanding of collegiate athletics.
Proven ability to communicate with collegiate student-athletes.
Working knowledge of NCAA drug policy, testing regulations and supplements.
Demonstrated competence using various computer software.

The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate will be willing to work primarily with Football and other sports as assigned.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Physical Demands
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position has supervisory duties?
Yes

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU's motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars-competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master's granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith friendly: CCU's culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We're looking for candidates who have:

1. A bachelor or master's degree in appropriate area of specialization, with professional experience in collegiate athletics required.
2. Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and State Athletic Training Licensure is required.
3. Familiarity with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governing rules.
4. Ability to minister to others with the gospel through the platform of athletic training.
5. Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and coaches.
6. Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with student-athletes.
7. Experience in a similar private Christian institution is desirable.

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU's mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Assistant Athletic Trainer contributes to the mission by facilitating a safe environment in which our student-athletes can use their God-given talents to serve "an audience of One."
2. Evaluate, treat, and assist in the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
3. Provide counseling and education to student-athletes on issues related to sports injuries.
4. Perform athletic training administrative duties including, but not limited to, record keeping and documentation.
5. Provide rehab therapy to athletes.
6. Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
7. Travel with teams to road events as assigned.
8. Provide training coverage at each home event in which assigned teams are participating.
9. Assist with the review and updating of University training policies and protocols.
10. Work collaboratively with campus health care professionals, team physician, and CCU counseling departments to provide appropriate medical oversight to student-athletes.
11. Disciple and mentor student-athletes in their Christian faith through platform of athletic training.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be required to work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Local and regional travel is expected. National travel may occur. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package for part-time employees includes a matching 403(b) retirement plan. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Colorado Christian University's pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will start at $20.00 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate's qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.