assistant athletic trainer - Henniker, NH , USA, United States - New England College

Description

Job Title Assistant Athletic Trainer Position Purpose

This position effectively assists the Head Athletic Trainer in organizing and managing all phases of the athletic training department, which includes athletic training coverage of games and practices, administrative duties, and ensuring that the program operates within the spirit and intent of NCAA and league/ conference rules and regulations.

This is a 9-month position.

Essential Duties Summary

• Provide practice and home game coverage for all varsity sports.

This includes, but is not limited to:
emergency first aid treatment, evaluating, advising, and treating athletes before, during, and after varsity competitions or practices, and communicating with opponents' athletic trainers as necessary;

• Facilitate the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Coordinate various educational programming, including in areas of drug and alcohol abuse, weight management and eating disorders, and use of supplements;
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in planning and organizing the operation of the athletic training department, including setting hours of operation, maintaining athletic training equipment, and ensuring that the needs of the student-athletes are served;
• Assist in carrying out various administrative functions. Primary administrator of all student-athlete insurance claims. Follow all New England College financial and insurance procedures;
• Serve as liaison between injured student-athletes and various constituencies. Communicate the medical status and rehabilitation status of student-athletes to head coaches through use of daily treatment reports. Work with various members of the medical field, including student-athletes' personal doctors, NEC's physician and Health Center, and any other involved parties to ensure athletes receive the necessary treatment for injuries;
• Serve as active member of the department and NEC community. Initiate and participate in various community service activities; attend department meetings; actively pursue opportunities to serve NEC in areas outside the athletic department; develop and implement department public relations in conjunction with the sports information director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related discipline, Master's degree is preferred
• Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the State of New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications EEO Statement

New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran's status or disability in regard to treatment, access to or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Officer.

New England College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all conditions of employment and creating a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity.

If an imbalance is found to exist, the College will make good faith efforts to recruit, hire and promote persons underrepresented in the workplace.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00386P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants