Job Posting:JR100106 Assistant Athletic Trainer (Open)
Department:Athletic Training, JM
Position Type:Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Open Date:07-25-2024
Close Date:Job Description:Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities, organizes orthopedic clinics, advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.
Responsibilities:- Assist the Head AT with the development of programs for care prevention treatment and rehabilitation in injuries to student-athletes
- Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge and expertise in the field of athletic training by regularly attending workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Assist the Head AT with the hiring, training and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and all athletic training support personnel.
- Assist Head At with the coordination of medical care for BSU student-athletes; evaluate injures and referral to a physician when necessary.
- Game and practice coverage (emergency care) as necessary.
- Administer first aid to injured student-athletes.
- Coordinated and conduct rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.
- Maintain adequate injury, treatment and rehabilitation records.
- Counsel student-athletes to seek appropriate medical assistance and/ or surgery.
- Work under the supervision of the designated team physician
- Inventory/ stocking and control of all athletic training equipment.
- Work with Head AT on the submission of an annual budget request.
- Assist Head AT, athletic administration, and coaches in the development of an educational program geared to improving the social awareness of the student athletes. This includes drug and alcohol prevention, HIV prevention, STDs, violence prevention, etc.
- Work with Head AT for care and supervision of the athletic training room and all equipment therein (i.e. golf cart, ice machine, electronic modalities, etc.)
- Assist with the supervision of safety factors involved with all playing areas by ensuring that all undue hazards are eliminated.
- Assist the Head AT with the development and implementation of an emergency plan for the athletic department with coordinated medical coverage for home events; determine and ensure the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies.
- Sever on campus, division, and college-wide committees as necessary
- Serve as a BSU representative for all NCAA and institutional drug programs, managing all administrative duties association with the program as necessary.
- Manage with the HEAD AT the CPR requirements for all staff members of the athletics department.
Required Knowlege, Skills & Abilities:- Good Interpersonal and communication skills
- An appreciation of a culturally diverse student population; ability to initiate and manage services and programs.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required
- NATA/BOC certification required
- Maryland License in athletic training required
- CPR certified required
- 3 -5 years' experience in an intercollegiate athletic training environment
Conditions of Employment:- Some overnight and weekends required.
- Travel Required
Additional Job Information:Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.