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The Athletic Trainer reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and ensures the safety of the varsity student-athletes by monitoring practice and games, evaluating injuries, and providing rehabilitation and treatment of injuries. In addition, Athletic Trainer shows athletes how to build their strength and avoid further injury. This is an important role that requires extensive student and coach interaction and the ability to interact and engage with a diverse population confidently.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Provide daily practice and game coverage for all varsity teams.
Manage medical issues that arise with student-athletes and determine the proper treatment plan.
Communicate with coaches and strength coaches regarding the treatment plans of their athletes.
Refer student-athletes to the proper physician or medical professional on or off-campus for further evaluation of their mental health issues, injuries, and illnesses as appropriate.
Communicate and coordinate with the physician regarding the treatment plan and schedule to return to play.
Manage health records and forms for student-athletes, documenting injury evaluations, treatments, and referrals, and ensuring that every athlete has completed the clearance process before participating.
Manage inventory, working with vendors to order supplies, and coordinating with facilities for maintenance requests.
Clean workspaces and items used by student-athletes.
Coordinate per diem coverage for practices and games, finding certified athletic trainers to cover practices and games that regular staff are unable to attend.
Serve as a first responder as required.
Perform administrative work as necessary.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.
A degree in Athletic Training is required.
1-3 years of previous experience in athletic training required
Certification by BOC in athletic training and licensure as a licensed athletic trainer by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health are required.
Certification in Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR/AED) required
Exceptional attention to detail required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.
Knowledge of orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders and how to treat them
Ability to recommend a course of rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries
Familiarity with insurance policies
Ability to operate a computer and maintain electronic medical records
Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to engage well with a diverse population
Ability to work well under pressure, and to serve as a first responder during games
Ability to work well in a team environment
PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position is active, and continuous movement is required.
It is essential to be able to communicate continuously with students, medical professionals, coaches, co-workers, and supervisors through oral and written means.
Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and climbing
The ability to read a computer screen and read fine print will be expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
This position works in an office and a sports environment.
Exposed to loud noise levels of crowds shouting, whistles, and loud music at games and during practice
Exposed to inclement weather conditions
May occasionally be exposed to chemicals and bodily fluids
Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Compensation: $52,000.00 - $62,450.00 annually, commensurate with experience.Grade of Position: 23-06EScheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25Division: Division of Campus LifeIn addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
