Asst Athletic Trainer

Job Description Position Summary: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the clinical application and administration comprehensive health care services for sports as assigned by Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Welfare. This individual will be an integral part of the Sports Medicine Team who must build professional relationships with student-athletes, athletic and University department staff, parents, and the medical community. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will responsible for administrative duties as assigned, and will assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern certified athletic trainers. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care services for the assigned sports programs (85%) Coordinate and deliver all medical coverage and services for assigned team including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration. Communicate with Team Physicians, Coaching Staff, Strength and Conditioning Staff, and other essential personal both written and verbal reports on the health status of each student-athletes. Administrative Duties as assigned by, and under the direction of, the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. (10%) Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern athletic trainers and student employees. (5%) Provide feedback and mentoring to intern athletic trainer in a collaborative effort for paired sport assignments. Supervise athletic training aide program of work study students that assist in set up, break down and distribution of hydration supplies for football practice. CONTACTS: Assistant AD for Compliance To work in cooperation on medically related compliance matters Assistant AD for Academics To communicate the effect medical status on academic attendance or performance. Director of Facilities and Events To communicate emergency action plans and severe weather updates. Athletic Equipment Manager To collaborate on protective equipment and staff clothing orders Student-Athlete Family Coordinator to communicate regarding questions family members have about medical issues. Assistant Athletic Director for Communications to provide communication to media about medical issues and update sports medicine website. Student Health Center Referral and disability assessment of student-athletes. Counseling and Psychological Services Referral for student-athletes with mental health needs. Strength & Conditioning Supervision of health and safety and communication of injured student-athlete limitations. Campus Police to collaborate on emergency response. Physical Plant To conduct facility maintenance and repair Custodial Services To collaborate on sanitation of medical facilities. . Campus Nutritionist To provide education and counseling to student-athletes. Team Physicians and Consulting Subspecialists To provide medical services to student-athletes. Resource Exchange Center to provide nutritional supplement and drug education. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with supervision of part time intern athletic trainers paired with Assistant Athletic Trainers primary sport assignments. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Environment Requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Exposures encountered - Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Essential physical requirements: Climbing, standing, stooping, typing, running Physical effort/lifting: Heavy Lifting over 50 pounds.. Required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the job. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills & ability: Knowledge and clinical skill in the prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration A thorough understanding of evidence based medicine and appropriate current standards of care in Sport Medicine. A thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning principles Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills. Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required. Education & experience: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer CPR / AED Certified for Professional Rescuer VA Board of Medicine License to practice Athletic Training Bachelors Degree is required. Masters degree is preferred Preferred 2-year experience as a certified athletic trainer Preferred 2 year experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics Scheduled Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hours per week. The schedule may vary. Some travel may be required. SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $39,083.00 to $51,792.00 annually), salary exempt Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nations best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.