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Assistant Athletic Trainer

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University of San Diego
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San Diego

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Job Details

Posting #: 3886
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Administrator, Athletics

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Athletic Trainer; Athletics DepartmentPosting #

3886

Department Description:As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University 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 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 Units (CEUs) as required in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prevention:

  • Assist with scheduling and organizing team pre-participation physicals and review of athletes’ health history. Assist team physician(s).
  • Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
  • Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
  • Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
  • In cooperation with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, advise the coaching staff of appropriate weight training programs.
  • Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.

    • Recognition and Evaluation:

  • Through observance of daily practices and contests, and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
  • Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s).
  • Evaluate chronic injuries.
  • Assess patient progress.
  • Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s).
  • Coordinate all team physician appointments.

    • Management and Treatment:

  • Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries.
  • Implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures.
  • Facilitate transportation logistics to expedite emergency care.
  • Time permitting, provide first aid and injury referral of non-intercollegiate and club sport participants.

    • Rehabilitation:

  • Under supervision of the team physician, administer therapeutic modalities. Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
  • Implement a sport-specific and injury-specific “return to play” plan.
  • Design and fit specific orthopedic devices.
  • Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging and wrapping for practices and contests.

    • Organization and Administration:

  • Assist in administering the University Athletic Injury insurance policy and claims processing. Coordinate primary and University insurance information for medical providers.
  • Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding the University Athletic Injury policy.
  • Assist in annually acquiring and maintaining primary insurance information for individual athletes.
  • Maintain accurate health, injury, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referrals for individual athletes. Maintain daily treatment records and rehabilitation progress notes. Protect the athlete’s privacy.
  • Organization and administration, including scheduling, of athletic department sponsored sports camps.
  • Supervise and teach athletic training students.
  • Assign athletic training staff and athletic training students to practices, events and training room coverage.
  • Participate in education and recruitment of student athletic trainers.
  • Maintain athletic training room facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
  • Assist with athletic training supplies and equipment inventory and maintenance.
  • Apply University and Athletic Department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs.
  • Assist with NCAA and/or institutional drug testing.

    • Education and Counseling:

  • Counsel and advise student athletes and coaches in rehabilitation, conditioning, diet, nutrition, use of ergogenic aids, and the psychology of athletes.
  • Assist Associate Athletic Trainer(s) with liaison duties with SDSU’s athletic training professional program.
  • Provide in-service and ongoing clinical education for the athletic training students.
  • Assist in CPR training for coaches and other USD campus community members as needed.

    • Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain all personal certification requirements, including CEUs for NATA certification.
  • Participate in Athletic Department meetings.
  • Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics.
  • Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations.
    • Job Requirements:

    Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
    • At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience after NATA certification.
    • Certificates, licenses, and registrations listed below.
    • Ability to use specialized equipment below.

    Performance Expectations - Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
    • Basic supervisory skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
    • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as required by University policy, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Buckley Amendment, as amended.
    • 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.
    • Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

    • NATA Certification (ATC)
    • American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification
    • California driver’s license

    Special Conditions of Employment:

    The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process. https://www.sandiego.edu/onward/

    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 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: Resume and Cover Letter Required

    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:

    Hours: 40 hours per week

    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.

    Advertised: August 26, 2021 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close: Open until filled

    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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