Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Nevada

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If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Certified and licensed Athletic Trainer monitors all athletic practices and games, so to protect the health and well-being of the athletes. Having a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer onsite has been proven beneficial in reducing medical liability, thus reducing costs. The athletic trainer is responsible for the emergency care, prevention, assessment, management, treatment and rehabilitation of all injuries sustained by athletes. Also, work with team physicians to maintain NJCAA medical compliance and provide each athlete with a pre-participation physical examination prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics.

• Stretching, strengthening, agility, and conditioning of all athletes.

• Conduct pre-participation and post participation physicals.

• Supervise all sports Baseball, Softball, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Cheer and Dance.

• Supervise work study students and supervise and preceptor to UNLV athletic training students.

• Monitor and work with staff on infectious disease procedures.

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures.

• Knowledge of principals, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Managing one's own time and the time of others.

• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Recognize and assist in solving the problem. The ability to listen and understand information and ideas present through spoken words and sentences.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Note to Applicant

Applicants must fully document their education and experience to demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications of the position.

All attachment(s) must be received on or before the closing date posted on the job announcements.

This position may require a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate selected for hire. References may be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. HR may attempt to verify academic credentials.

Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Posting Close Date

6/1/2022

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact information for three professional references

Posting Close Date
07/10/2022

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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