Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The University of Bridgeportis seeking candidates for the position ofAssistant Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with a team physician within the guidelines set forth by the NATA, NCAA and the State of Connecticut to ensure the health and welfare of the University of Bridgeport intercollegiate student athletes. This position is located in Bridgeport, CT.Candidates must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation/treatment of injury/illness to intercollegiate student athletes;
• Design/modify appropriate individual rehab of post-surgical/post-injury conditions;
• Provide emergency medical coverage during athletic events/practices/travel for teams;
• Refer ill/injured athletes to health services/team physicians/consultants regarding injuries/illnesses/care;
• Administration of Department athletic accident insurance policy;
• Maintain medical/administrative records;
  Communicate effectively with coaches/ student athletes re: injuries/playing status;
• Counseling/advising intercollegiate student athletes/coaches regarding health/conditioning/illness/injury;
• Apply appropriate protective padding/braces/strapping/other orthotic devices;
• Clinical supervision for affiliated curriculum athletic training education program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize relationship building techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies
• Detail orientated with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Able to process information quickly and accurately

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• NATA certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required;
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;
• Prior experience in college athletics required;
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record in accordance with the University of Bridgeport Driving Requirements and Driver Safety Policy.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license and own self-insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Vision Requirements:

  X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___       Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___     Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___      Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

               left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___       Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

               spatial relationships)

___        No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)