Description

JOB TITLE: Associate Athletic Trainer
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SUPERVISOR: Head Athletic Trainer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt/10 month appointment

This position supports the Head Athletic Trainer and performs essential athletic training duties and
functions to ensure the health and safety of Jessup student-athletes. The Associate AT aids in overseeing
the day to day operations of Jessup’s athletic training facility and provides prevention, evaluation,
treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

This position is 100% on-campus and in person This is a full-time 10-month staff position in the
Department of Athletics.

The pay range for this position is generally: $55,00 - $60,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a
number of factors including length of appointment, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or
training and location

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Associate Athletic Trainer performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which
involves the planning, organization, and delivery of athletic training services to Jessup
student-athletes.
Under the direction of the team physician the Associate Athletic Trainer will provide services to
Jessup student-athletes including, but not limited to, primary care, injury and illness prevention,
wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis,
therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Provide athletic training services to Jessup student-athletes at home and away practices,
competitions, and/or events as assigned. Evening and weekend work, as well as travel is
required.
Counsel and educate student-athletes and coaches regarding injuries, illness, and medical
conditions
Coordinate and communicate student-athlete referrals to appropriate medical health care
professionals when appropriate/necessary.
Communicate with athletic department staff, coaches, faculty, and campus staff as needed.
Keep and manage up-to-date and accurate medical records.
    Maintain HIPAA/FERPA standards for student-athlete privacy/protection.
    Serve as a reference in regard to nutrition, nutritional supplements, drug testing and
        banned substances, as well as environmental conditions as it pertains to the NCAA rules
        and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the NCAA, affiliated athletic
conferences, the State of California, as well as other associations and agencies to which the
campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
Assist in all aspects of department administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to,
medical insurance, inventory, budgeting, etc.
      Attend department and university meetings as directed

Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Director of Athletics.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of William Jessup University as a private
Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct
himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner
consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions
and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual
formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Much of the employee's working time will be spent outdoors on sports fields in all types of weather and
might require standing for long periods, working with medical equipment or machinery, and being able
to walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, or crawl. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field required; Master’s preferred.
Current NATA-BOC certification required.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of all NATA and NATABOC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to
the profession of athletic training.
Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the NCAA, affiliated athletic conferences, the
State of California, as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres.
Experience evaluating, advising, and counseling students on athletic training related matters
(injuries, illnesses, rehabilitation, sports nutrition, etc.).
Experience using computers for recording student information and conducting research.
Experience in the college/university setting is strongly preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to interpret and apply university-related policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Maintain confidentiality of information, data and records
Strong customer service skills
Self-motivational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as in groups
Group leadership skills
Desire to lead and train and willingness to be mentored and developed in leadership