Description

Job Description

• This is a full time, 9 month fixed term academic year assignment. (Typically working August 1 - April 30)
• Certified Athletic Trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical illnesses and injuries, as well as proficient emergent and non-emergent evaluation, assessment, and rehabilitation skills.
• Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions for athletic injuries.
• Must be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Wellesley College Sports Medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and Wellesley College community.
• Ability to work with other healthcare professionals will be required. 

Requirements

Primary Position Responsibilities: 

• Care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation for 13 varsity teams.
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Coverage and care for athletic practices, home competitions, and some (minimal) away competitions.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of student-athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Well-Being.
   

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Student workers.
• Athletic Training Students with free preceptor training provided by affiliated programs. After one year of certification. 

Basic Qualifications:

Education Required

• Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited program as of 2022.
• Bachelor's degree from a CAATE accredited program prior to 2022 with Masters preferred in related occupational fields of study.
  BOC Athletic Trainer Certification.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Massachusetts licensure.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent.
   

Experience Required

• 0-1 years experience preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license and be cleared to drive College vehicles.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future

Skills and Abilities: 

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work with diverse populations, as part of a team, and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and desire to meet the irregular hours and travel (minimal) required by the position.

Other:

• Interest in becoming a CPR/AED/First Aid instructor, not required
• The successful candidate will have to complete a background check, including a motor vehicle record check, as a condition of employment.

Must apply via Wellesley College link here.