Assistant Athletic Trainer

Christopher Newport University is located in the heart of Newport News, a vibrant city with breathtaking scenery and unique experiences. The city and region offer affordable neighborhoods, local and shop options, diverse dining, local parks, water access, and recreational opportunities.

About the role

This position provides an essential role in the Department of Athletics by performing duties in the treatment and prevention of injury of Christopher Newport University athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventative and diagnostic care for CNU Athletic Teams.
• Provides medical assistance for University athletes; makes necessary referrals for athletes to various health care providers.
• Coordinates chain of care for injured student athletes from time of injury through return to play.
• Assists athletic training leadership in coordination of concussion management protocols.
• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes at Christopher Newport University.
• Reports athlete statuses to head coaches and tracks and maintains medical records related to athletic information.
• Develops and implements operational guidelines and procedures per area of expertise.
• Supports/constructs and implements rehabilitation protocols and recommends new techniques and equipment in physical training and therapy.
• Manages acute orthopedic and medical conditions within the scope of training and expertise.
• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university and the NCAA.
• Ensures safety rules and regulations regarding use of equipment to reduce liability and ensure NCAA compliance.
• Assists and advises athletic team coaches in planning and instructing physical training programs for athletes.
• Represents the Christopher Newport University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
• Participates in professional associations.
• Develops and maintains exemplary relations with all Department of Athletics constituencies.
• Follows workplace safety regulations and adheres to applicable standards, processes, and programs. Reports unsafe work conditions to supervisor and promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Develops and maintains positive and professional customer service and relations within the office and with all constituencies.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), required to report any crime reported to them to University Police. Annual training is required.
• Serves as a “responsible employee” with the authority to redress sexual violence and the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
• National Athletics Training Association BOC Certified and Virginia licensure eligible.
• Experience participating in various administrative, educational, or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks, and instructions.
• Experience providing first aid treatment or other related functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in sports medicine.
• Experience in a College or University setting.
• Experience training a variety of athletic teams, both male and female.
• Experience working with high contact and equipment-intensive sports.

Skills

• Knowledge of the general principles of preventative physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post-injury rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of sports medicine or related field.
• Skill in training or instructing student athletes in injury prevention; excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions; travel and work non-traditional hours; manage people and projects.
• Ability to foster positive internal and external public relations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to multi-task.

Pay

Salary range: $56,840 to $81,281, commensurate with education and experience.