Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (21673)

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer assists with the day-to-day management of the athletics’ sports medicine operation, which requires some night and weekend work.

Candidates for the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership style of leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role) :

• Prevention and care of athletic injury and illnesses
• Provide coverage at home athletic events, practices, and designated away events
• Evaluation of athletic injuries
• Communication of information between the sports medicine team, coaches, student athletes and parents
• Education and counseling for student athletes regarding their injury / illness
• Maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Maintain the system of daily records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation on all athletes with guaranteed confidentiality according to FERPA, HIPPA, and others that apply.
• Oversee the monitoring and care of the athletics training room, equipment, and inventory housed there.
• Coordinate NAIA Drug Education policies and procedures with staff and student-athletes
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Board of Certification (BOC) certified (Required for exemption)
• Eligible for state of Arizona licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current certification in first aid, CPR, and AED

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS :

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

Qualifications

GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION :

A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.

The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months.

Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.

International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.

All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.

Academic Requirements

An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant.

Admission requirements are as follows :