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

About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide management of the Athletic Training Department within the Department of Athletics. The purpose of this department is also to provide athletic training services as illustrated in the BOC Role Delineation Document and Athletic Training Practice Domains. These include Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being.

Responsibilities Include:

• 12-month position
• Provide Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being
• Provide immediate written and data input documentation of all athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation and progress notes, as well as documentation of all physician referrals and completion of insurance forms
• Responsible for insuring compliance to medical form policies by all student-athletes, primarily assigned sports
• Coverage traditional in-season sport(s)
• Administrative responsibilities as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer, Associate Head Athletic Trainer
• Oversee other non-traditional varsity sports, including home event coverage only
• Coverage of athletic training room hours
• Coverage of other home practices and events (take precedence over travel)
• Attendance at bimonthly Athletic Training Department meetings
• Responsibility to assist Head Athletic Trainer or Associate Head Athletic Trainer in other areas as needed
• Adhere to department and university policies and procedures as stated in manuals
• Adhere to NATA code of ethics
• Responsible for coverage of 34 sports and 1200 intercollegiate athletes through a team approach
• Assist in coverage of on-sight team physician coverage
• Serve as preceptor for CAAHEP Accredited Athletic Training Program
• Maintain BOC Certification as well as CT licensure

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Master's degree preferred
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate athletic training experience
• CPR/ AED Certified
• Work hours in excess of 40 hour work week, evenings, weekends, travel required.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.