Description

Position Summary      

Provides athletic health care for intercollegiate athletics, which consists of, but not limited to, the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries from on field evaluation and emergency treatment through return to full activity.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•       Assist in the management of the daily operations of the Sports Medicine Department.
•       Work with designated teams and student-athletes to provide onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: 
  • • Clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and health and well-being support to student-athletes.
    •  Administer therapeutic techniques for athletic injuries under direction of team physician.
    •  Communicate with physicians and coaches regarding student-athlete injuries and healthcare.
    •  Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure     guidelines and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) Code of Ethics.
    •   Maintain written/electronic documentation of all athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation, and progress notes, including physician  referrals and completion of insurance claims.
    •   Coordinate and provide pre-practice/pre-contest preparations.
    •   Provide practice/contest on-site presence to administer first-aid of acute injuries.
    •   Coordinate transportation and emergency services for home and visiting athletic teams as needed.
    •   Coordinate annual medical paperwork necessary for eligibility for athletic competition.
    •   Work cooperatively and communicate with the strength and conditioning staff regarding injuries and rehabilitation, treatment plans and programming for specific individuals.
    •   Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity, and inclusion training, guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.
    •   Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as trust and mutual respect.
    •   Represent Stonehill Athletics with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
    •   Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility related to the athletic training program as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics

Commitment to and experience with diversity, equity and
inclusion best practices, especially in higher education

Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall
well-being of student-athletes

Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a
large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and

working with other healthcare professionals will be required.

Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make

independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment,

rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure

guidelines.

Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and
detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in
high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical

professionals, staff, and families.

Organizational Skills: Must have the ability to organize,
prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Ability to travel with athletic teams to away contests as necessary.

Ability to work during the day as well as non-traditional hours
in the evening, on weekends and on holidays, as necessary

Licenses and Certifications

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Massachusetts State License – Athletic Training
Valid Driver’s License