Athletic Trainer - Glenside, United States - Arcadia University

Description

Job Description

Job Description: The person in this position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in overseeing all athletic training services that support varsity sports at the university. Specifically, the individual will provide emergency response, injury evaluation, rehabilitative programs, and documentation of care for athletically-related activities involving student-athletes.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Administers clinical care in a manner consistent with the instructions of a physician or clinical management protocols while keeping informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies within the field.
  
• Provides medical coverage for home varsity events and practices as assigned and supplies emergency response, injury evaluation, rehabilitative programs, and documentation of care for athletically-related activities involving student-athletes.
  
• Receives, disseminates, and monitors health and safety legislation, resources, and inter-association recommendations.
  
• Communicates directly with coaching staff members and student-athletes to keep them apprised of injuries and rehabilitation programs. Works in conjunction with Arcadia's Athletics Healthcare Administrators and other medical professionals (as appropriate) to determine the return-to-play decisions for college athletes.
  
• Coordinates on-campus health services (student health services, counseling), and off-campus health services through relationships with area healthcare specialist and visits from team physician.
  
• Manages the maintenance of medical records and associated clinical records.
  
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field from accredited college or university is required.
  
• Master's degree in athletic training or related field is strongly preferred.
  

Experience:

• Previous athletic training experience at collegiate level strongly preferred.
  
• Experience and knowledge in the use of appropriate therapeutic modalities.
  

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
  
• Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
  
• Demonstrated leadership, vision, personnel, and management skills.
  Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgement.
  
• General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• NATA BOC certification required. Maintenance of certification through continuing education units.
  
• Must be able to obtain Pennsylvania state athletic training license immediately.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for games expected.
  
• Early morning, evening, and weekend availability is required.
  
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
  
• Valid driver's license required.
  
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
  
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
  
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
  
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills required.
  
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
  
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  

Supervision: Received: Position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. Given: Supervises student interns and undergraduate/graduate student employees.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.