Athletic Trainer

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for an Athletic Trainer position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

About the role

This role provides medical care and health education to ensure the safety of, reduce the risk of injury to, and guide the rehabilitation of Brown student-athletes under the guidance of the Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine. The position will serve as primary athletic trainer for sports as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and health education to student-athletes
• Reduce the risk of injury and guide rehabilitation for student-athletes
• Serve as primary athletic trainer for assigned sports
• Demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations
• Perform duties in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations
• Report any rules violations or knowledge of violations within the division to the appropriate parties
• Maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (provided at no cost through the Division)
• Attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs
• Receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting (for coaching positions)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained prior to hire date)
• Board of Certification (BOC) for athletic training (NATABOC Certification)
• Maintain BOC continuing education units (CEUs) every reporting period
• A minimum of one year of relevant athletic training experience
• Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by the BOC
• Pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test (for coaching positions)

Qualifications

• Manual therapy certification preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records system (helpful)

Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong ability to work with and relate well to students
• Strong work ethic and passion for the profession
• Commitment to student-athletes
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, internet, and email capabilities

Benefits

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (criminal, education, MVR) and education verification satisfactory to Brown. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.