Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics, Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer
Department Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Unites (CEUs) as required in the field.
Supervision Received:
Assistant: General supervision from the Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer and Associate Athletic Trainer; indirect general supervision from the University team physician.
Associate: General supervision from the Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer; indirect general supervision from the University team physician.
Supervision Exercised:
Assistant: Immediate supervision of part-time staff, athletic training students, and work-study students.
Associate: Assume all duties of the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in their absence. General supervision of the Assistant Athletic Trainers; indirect immediate supervision of part-time staff, and athletic training students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prevention
2. Recognition and Evaluation
3. Management and Treatment
4. Rehabilitation
5. Organization and Administration
Associate position would have following additional duties:
6. Education and Counseling
7. Additional Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
2. 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience after NATA certification for Assistant Position.
3. 5 years of progressively responsible experience after NATA certification for Associate Position.
4. Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer covering Football, Baseball, or both preferred.
5. Ability to use specialized equipment below.
6. Certificates, Licenses, and registrations listed below.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
2. Basic supervisory skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
4. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as
required by University policy, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Buckley Amendment, as amended.
6. Comprehensive working knowledge of all Athletics and Sports Medicine departmental
policies and procedures, as well as understanding and adherence to external governing
agencies’ regulations and requirements.
7. Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
1. NATA Certification (ATC)
2. American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR certification
3. AED certification
4. California driver’s license
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
1. Personal computer, various software applications, general office equipment.
2. Use and application of rehabilitation modalities, e.g. whirlpools, hydrocollator, ultrasound,
electrical stimulation, Continuous Passive Motion.
3. Use and application of evaluation tools, e.g. goniometers, thermometers, sphygmanometers,
KT1000
4. Use and application of rehabilitation equipment, e.g. weights, bicycle, shuttles, physioballs,
proprioception equipment, etc.
5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time to athletics events.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions when working outside.
• Possible exposure to adhesive sprays, bodily fluids, and extremes in temperature or humidity.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Special Application Instructions
Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Additional Details:
Note: The position will be hired either at the Assistant or the Associate level depending on the experience of the candidate selected.
Note: This position will be hired as either 11 or 12 month employee
Hours: 40 hours per week; work hours vary
Closing date: Open Until Filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
To apply, visit http://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/492490/assistantassociate-athletic-trainer
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Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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