Job Title: Specialist, Athletic Training (Specialist 1A)
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2019629
Job Posting

This position is a core member of the UConn Recreation Competitive Sports Team having primary responsibility for providing athletic training services for the Club Sports Program. UConn is consistently ranked the top public university in New England by U.S. News and World Report and among the best in the nation. With a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,241 and 70% living on-campus, UConn is a vibrant, diverse and exciting community. UConn Recreation is an integral department within the Division of Student Affairs, and with over 650,000 annual participations, plays an essential role on campus enhancing student wellness and success. This position will be a cornerstone during a period of dynamic growth as UConn Recreation opens a new 200,000 square foot, $100 million recreation center in the summer of 2019.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director or designee, the Specialist of Athletic Training manages the daily implementation of athletic training services. Provides leadership and direct supervision of student personnel within departmental unit. Implements departmental policy, procedure, maintenance, risk management and assessment in the execution of duties; ensuring the highest quality of customer service and safety for the UConn community. Weekend and evening work is required to meet the needs of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management – 60%

1. Provide on-site athletic training support for UConn Club Sports practices and contests
2. Implement risk management policy and procedure for UConn Club Sports
3. Provide timely and accurate incident, accident, risk management, financial and maintenance reporting
4. Maintain timely and accurate athlete compliance and care records
5. Develop and expand professional knowledge in order to ensure high quality service delivery

Personnel Management – 20%

1. Supervise student employees in the performance of their daily responsibilities
2. Coordinate and provide on-going student employee training and development programs
3. Promote and maintain high quality performance standards for student personnel

Planning & Assessment - 10%

1. Assist in the coordination of athletic training services for practice and competitive events

Additional Duties – 10%

1. Provide leadership for assigned departmental programs and events
2. Instruct CPR/First Aid/AED classes for student employees and the UConn Community
3. Serve on department or university assigned committees
4. Additional duties as requested by supervisor or departmental leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or related field
2. One (1) year of documented experience at the high school or collegiate level as an Athletic Trainer
3. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
4. Current Adult CPR/AED Certification
5. Valid driver’s license and ability to acquire Connecticut Passenger “A” endorsement or equivalent
6. Valid Connecticut Athletic Trainer State License or eligible to receive within 2 months
7. Certified Athletic Trainer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or related field
2. Two (2) years of documented experience at the high school or collegiate level as an Athletic Trainer
3. Proficient with software applications related to recreation programming and athlete care (e.g. Fusion, Connect2Concepts, Sub-it-Up, PyraMED)
4. First-Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
5. Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

APPOINTMENT TERMS

Position offers salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits including health care and retirement. This position is a 9 month, AAUP Specialist 1A, annual renewal appointment.

TO APPLY

Please apply online via UConn Jobs (https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/), Staff Positions, Search #2019629. candidates must submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2019629).

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 7, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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