Assistant Athletic Trainer
Company: American International College
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Category:
Administrative/Staff
Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Springfield, MA
Posted:
Nov 28, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Ref. No.:
3531
Position ID:
156265
About American International College:
is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located
on an 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has
42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total
of approximately 888,000 gross square feet. Included in the
inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident
population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has
approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers
a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the
Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and
Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives
through career-focused learning, with a strong foundation in the
liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high
level of involvement in the global economy.
AIC sponsors a total of 24 varsity NCAA teams and one varsity club
team. Most compete at the NCAA Division II level; however, the
men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic
Hockey Conference. AIC is a proud member of the Northeast-10
Conference for most of its NCAA Division II offerings. Wrestling
and Men's Volleyball are an NCAA Division II Independent. In
addition, the College sponsors rugby for both men and women; the
men currently compete in the Liberty Conference while the women
compete in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association
Conference.
Athletics provides an exceptional, holistic, student-centered
experience through the relentless pursuit of academic and athletic
excellence; and fosters an environment of learning and growth that
transforms lives and enhances student-athlete personal development.
Yellow Jackets live by the core values of purpose, responsibility,
integrity, diversity, and excellence.
AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that
is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We
are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals
for positions where they are underrepresented.
Job Description:
Provide direct athletic health care services to designated varsity
student athletes (and club sport athletes when appropriate).
Including assessment of athletic-related conditions; establishing
plan of care; providing rehabilitation; assist with preventative
treatment for future encounters; making referrals to Dexter Health
Services, team physicians, and Dexter Counseling Services through
the Head Athletic Trainer.
Assist students with health care needs and concerns by providing
resources, guidance, and referral to appropriate health care
providers.
Supervise and conduct the direct coverage of athletic training
services during athletic practices and contests to assigned team,
including traveling when designated.
Assist in implementing policies and procedures for the effective
operation of the athletic training facilities and
services.
Assist in conducting the athletic health screenings for all student
athletes.
Assist in conducting athletic injury prevention strategies by
developing and/or collaborating on the physical and mental training
and conditioning program offered by the Athletic
Department.
Maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality regarding
student-athletes' medical, insurance, and academic
records.
Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, students, staff,
faculty, parents, and others as necessary regarding the
participation status for student-athletes.
Perform required record keeping for designated students, including,
injury, treatment, and progress notes.
Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training
facilities and equipment.
Keep up-to-date on current developments in the athletic training
methods and technology.
Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Additional Information:
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt level, benefits-eligible position. This
position requires a non-traditional schedule to meet the needs of
students and teams, including early morning, evening and weekend
hours; as well as some overnight travel throughout the academic
year.
AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or
below the level included in this posting.
AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
With limited exceptions, all AIC employees are required to receive
the COVID-19 vaccination. See the complete policy by clicking .
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents
with the online application.
Review of applications will continue until the position has been
filled.
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