Assistant Athletic Trainer

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure ahigh qualitystudent experience and collaborative working environment.

The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for an NCAA Division III university which sponsors 22 NCAA athletic programs.

Additionally, the successful candidate will provide all student-athletes with the best possible treatment and rehabilitative care while supervising the operation of the athletic training room and coordinating with the entire Sports Medicine Team (i.

e. Assistant Athletics Director for Student- Athlete Development, Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Student Health Services, parents and coaching staffs).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide athletic training services for all Marymount University student-athletes and for student-athletes of visiting teams traveling without an athletic trainer for all home games.

Provide practice and game day coverage

Work closely with the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician, Director of the Student Health Center, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and each coach staff to address any injury or illness concerns

Ensure medical records are kept up to date including history, daily treatment records, injury reports and physician referrals while in compliance with all current regulations.

Assist with pre-participation screenings

Follow primary and secondary insurance procedures for compliance with University and NCAA policies

Knowledge of and support to manage the athletic training budget

Supervise University and / or NCAA drug testing as directed

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

Maintain supplies and equipment inventory providing Head Athletic Trainer with appropriate bids and quotes.

Assist with recruiting and supervising work study students and visiting athletic training students

Manage and supervise the care and maintenance of the training room facilities

Aid in providing in-service training for athletic department staff

Work closely with Head Athletic Trainer to develop individual goals

Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Ability to teach, effectively communicate with diverse populations;

organize and maintain a clean working environment.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of related experience, working with collegiate athletes desired; Must have strong communications skills including ability to communicate by telephone / text / email.

Licenses or Certifications

NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer required, CPR / AED Certified required

Financial Responsibility

Supporting the preparation and management of the annual athletic training office budget.

Supervision

Athletes while training, student trainers and AT grad assistant (if on staff in a given year)

Special Knowledge

Experience / certification with alternative therapies (IASTM, myofascial decompression, blood flow restriction, dry needling, etc ) to enhance the student-athletes treatment and recovery process is a plus

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to travel; heavy lifting required (50 pounds and over); may be required to work when the university is closed. Ability to work in less than ideal weather conditions (i.

e. high heat and below freezing temperatures with various precipitation).

Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays