Athletic Trainer (per diem)

The Opportunity

Assists in the development and implementation of a program for the care and prevention of athletic injuries. WHAT YOU WILL DO Assist in the administration of the Sports Medicine Program. Develop, train, and supervise Work Study Training Room Assistants. Help supervise use of all Athletic Training Room facilities. Maintain current medical paperwork on athletes they oversee.

Work independently with the medical care and rehabilitation of student-athlete. Provide medical coverage for home varsity athletic contests and practices and away contests as assigned. Collaborate with coaching staff in developing Conditioning, Weight Training, and Nutrition Programs for athletes. Advise coaching staff of sports that they oversee as to daily medical status of injured players.

Maintain ultimate responsibility, upon a physician's advice, in determining the athlete's ability to return to participation at any level. Promote health and physical wellbeing of Athletic Program participants with regard to first aid treatment, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Provide assistance to Health Center personnel with any orthopedic injuries.

Coordinate transportation and/or referral to the appropriate medical facilities for both emergency and non-emergency care for all intercollegiate student-athletes. Assumes additional responsibilities as required. YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE N/A WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience. At least 3-5 years of experience. NATABOC Certified and maintain through Continuing Education Units.

Emergency Cardiac Care Certification. Licensed as Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate by telephone and by e-mail.

Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results. Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK Travel is required; regular physical exertion and exposure to weather; and heavy lifting required (75 pounds and over).

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College's vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee's driving record based on the College insurer's criteria; and safety training as required by management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE Master's Degree preferred. This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $35/hour- $40/hour. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations. All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at.