Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

S250P

Working Title

Athletic Trainer

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

S250P

Working Title

Athletic Trainer

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

Non-Classified

Advertised Salary

Position Status

Full Time

Appointment Length

12 Months

Department

Athletic Trainers

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of athletic training services for multiple

NCAA

Div. II Olympic Sports programs. The position will also coordinate student-athlete insurance reconciliations and support institutional summer camp coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

BOC

Certified Athletic Trainer

Bachelor’s Degree

CPR

certification

Eligible for West Virginia State Licensure

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree

Experience working in a collegiate athletics setting, preferred Division II experience

Experience working with all 15 sports offered at Shepherd University.

Experience working with

ARMS

software and

ATS

software

Posting Date

05/30/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits , including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Job Duties

| Description of Job Duties |
Sports Coverage and Clinical Athletic Training Responsibilities:

Will have multiple sport assignments. Potential sports may include: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. Assist with the prevention and care of athletic related injuries for all sports programs; Provide evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician; Maintain current certification and credentials consistent with NATA; BOC certified; Certified to practice in West Virginia and CPR/ AED certified; Maintain an organized, timely and detailed approach to patient care and medical documentation; Provide regular communication with coaching staff regarding injury and participation status of student-athletes; Modest travel required in support of primary sport(s)

Administrative Responsibilities:
Assist in the improvement and assimilation of sports medicine policies and procedures; Assist in educating appropriate personnel (i.e., coaches, athletic directors, administrators, officials, etc.) on emergency preparedness, injury prevention, and best practices for the health, care, and well-being of student-athletes, spectators, and staff; Assist with all aspects of inventory control; Verify and document that University and NCAA pre-participation medical and insurance requirements are met for student-athletes; Coordination and oversight of athletic training coverage for institutional summer camps; Prepare, record and retain documentation as required; Report any knowledge of rules violations to Head Athletic Trainer and/or Athletic Director;

Perform other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of Professional References Optional Documents

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