Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine and supervises the care of student-athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive Sports Medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the intercollegiate athletics program at Regis.
• Provide emergency care for athletic related injuries and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Make daily decisions including the diagnosis of injury and illness and the appropriate therapy and treatment for these injuries and illnesses.
• Determine the ability of student-athletes to safely participate in athletics and communicate limitations to coaches and student athletes.
• Communicate with team physician(s) to ensure proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
• Work with Regis Community Health Services, Counseling Services, and consulting physicians when necessary.
• Assist with institutional and NCAA drug testing program when necessary.
• Provide Sports Medicine coverage for games/matches including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Maintain detailed medical records including athletic injuries and treatments provided. Follow HIPAA guidelines as required.
• Attend scheduled team practices and competitions, including but not limited to all home events for sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Provide supervision to ATEP students during clinical rotations as well as Regis College student interns when necessary.
• Aid in the operation of the Sports Medicine facility.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Director of Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited Athletic Training Program, master’s preferred.
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and obtain license prior to anticipated start date.
• Prior athletic training experience in a collegiate setting preferred, comparable work experience considered.
• Certification in Professional Rescuer Level or HealthCare Provider/BLS, CPR and AED required. CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification preferred.
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy required.
• Experience with electronic record-keeping systems (HealthyRoster specifically) a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule as a team member or independently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and complete multiple tasks within an established deadline while carefully attending to detail.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Qualifications

• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy required.
• Experience with electronic record-keeping systems (HealthyRoster specifically) a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule as a team member or independently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and complete multiple tasks within an established deadline while carefully attending to detail.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervise Athletic Training Students during clinical rotations.
• Supervise Regis College students during internship hours and provide an administrative presence for Graduate Interns and Assistants when needed.

Benefits

This is a full-time, 10-month (July 15-May 15 or August 1-May 31), benefit-eligible position.

Pay

$53,000 - $56,000 annually.

Schedule

Nights and weekends may be required.