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Meg Bosworth
University of Saint Joseph | Assistant Athletic Director | Head Athletic Trainer | Senior Woman Administrator
About University of Saint Joseph:
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.
We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
Job Description:
This position provides athletic training services for designated teams at the University of Saint Joseph in accordance with NATA guidelines and practices. The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in all aspects of sports medicine, in consultation with the team physician. This position has a 10-month schedule.
Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)
Assesses, rehabilitates and treats acute injuries and work to enhance injury prevention strategies
Provides coverage at USJ sponsored athletic practices and events. Includes, but not limited to, immediate injury evaluation, treatment, and critical and independent decision making involving return to participation
Creates and implements appropriate rehabilitation techniques for individual injuries and embodies the ability to progress them through a return-to-play appropriate for their individual sport
Responsible for medical documentation of all athletic injuries, treatments and progress notes in an electronic medical records tracking system. Additional responsibilities involving documentation include enrolling student-athletes in the secondary insurance policy, writing and handling injury claims, and communication with the sports medicine team.
Collaborates with various sport coaches, strength & conditioning coaches, sports medicine professionals and administration
Operates in high intensity and stressful environments with prioritization of student-athlete health at all times
Thinks critically and makes independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies as well as state licensure policies and NATA/BOC requirements
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Master's Degree preferred
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certified
Previous Athletic Training experience at college or university level (3+ years preferred)
CPR and First Aid or EMT Certification required
Current (or eligible for) Connecticut state license required
Other Qualifications
Available for evening and weekend work as needed
Ability to apply knowledge to a large range of medical problems for effective assessment, evaluation, and treatment
Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families; excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
Ability to organization, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
Cultural competency to work with diverse student and employee population
Flexible and able to multi-task
Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements
The Athletic Department is a fast paced, intensive, high energy environment. Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Bending: Some
Climbing (e.g. stairs): Some
Keyboarding: Some
Kneeling: Some
Lifting: Some (up to 100 lbs)
Reaching: Substantial
Sitting: Some
Standing: Substantial
Using Telephone: Some
Walking: Substantial
Additional Information:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.