Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. The position is part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate faith while making a difference in student lives.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Scope of Practice Standards of an Athletic Trainer as outlined by the Board of Certification and the Oregon Board of Athletic Trainers.
• Assist and oversee the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes.
• Organize and maintain all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Document all injuries and treatment progress in athlete’s medical record. Write reports as required.
• Aid in student-athlete health insurance management and claims.
• Maintain and manage student-athlete insurance information internally and externally as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Aid in coordination/communication for preseason physical examinations and screenings.
• Make appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Knowledge of: Athletic training methods and procedures and University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with the management of the Athletic Training Room budgets, policies and facilities to maintain optimal health, safety and welfare of all constituents.
• Assist with the coordination of purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed in the operation of the Athletic Training Room.
• Attend Athletic and/or Divisional (monthly) meetings.
• Ability to: coordinate work with other employees; adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the university, the NAIA and the State of Oregon; handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed; research and analyze data and reports; provide training for participants, students and staff; counsel and advise collegiate student-athletes.
• Participate and assist with the operations and activities of the Athletic Department (e.g. home game coverage, laundry room oversight, etc.).

Qualifications

• BS degree in Athletic Training required (MS strongly preferred).
• BOC Certified, State of Oregon Athletic Trainers License (eligible).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in athletic training (collegiate strongly preferred).
• Experience with wrestling strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification, valid ODL.
• Knowledge of sports medicine and related fields; body mechanics, principles, flexibility and strength training; basic elements of pedagogy of Sports Medicine; operation and use of Sports Medicine equipment, operation and use of weight training and fitness equipment; health and safety regulations; maintain routine records; utilize Windows based software including, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant software programs.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Maturing Christian Faith and support of Bushnell’s mission.
• Non-smoking, drug-free environment.
• Adherence to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality.
• High personal motivation, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people.
• Honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence.
• Driving a vehicle, Oregon Driver’s License, and meeting eligibility criteria under the University’s auto policy.
• Lifting up to 40lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling for the purposes of setting up and taking down game day equipment.
• Routine indoor and outdoor work subject to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in rigorous physical activity.