Associate Athletics Trainer

About the role

The position is a 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare services to JMU student-athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, clinical management, treatment, and short- and long-term rehabilitation of injuries.
• Ensuring emergency readiness at all practices and competitions in accordance with the JMU Emergency Action Plans.
• Engaging in effective written and oral communication with members of the coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff/physicians, athletic administration, and Integrated Health and Sports Performance Team.
• Supervising one (1) Assistant Athletic Trainer. Including but not limited to, mandatory monthly check-ins for mentorship, guidance, and problem-solving. This will also include yearly performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
• Counseling and educating student-athletes regarding their injuries and treatment plans.
• Serving as a clinical preceptor to athletic training students.
• Coordinating timely referrals and communications with the JMU Team Physicians regarding student-athlete injuries, medical conditions, and plan of care.
• Providing appropriate coverage for practices, strength/conditioning sessions and competitions.
• Assisting with Pre-Participation Physical Exam organization (manage yearly schedule for 500+ athletes over 18 teams). This includes ortho evaluation, concussion testing, mental health screening, EKG testing, and physician clearance.
• Helping to manage day-to-day operations of AUBC Athletic Training facility while assisting the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance with policy and procedure incorporation.
• Assisting with the scheduling organization and completion of student-athlete pre-participation and exit physical examinations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Integrated Health and Sports Performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Hold BOC certification, have a Virginia license to practice Athletic Training or be eligible for licensure
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the athletics department and campus community
• 3+ years of relevant clinical experience (NCAA Athletics, Basketball, Olympic Sports)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth