Athletic Trainer

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin, and physical ability.

Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity, adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Responsibilities

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury; perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Attend home intercollegiate contests as directed.
• Provide athletic training coverage for away contests as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate care with Strength and Conditioning staff on injury prevention strategies, training modifications for injury or health, and collaboration on performance improvement for holistic and seamless care.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs for each patient.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field and two years of athletic training experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association membership and Board of Certification certified.
• Active qualifying strength and conditioning certification (CSCS or SCCC).
• Must hold or be eligible for Washington State Athletic Trainer License.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer. Must undergo training to become a certified instructor.
• Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, WAC, or any athletics conference in which Seattle University is a member or may join.
• Report any suspected violations of NCAA/WAC rules to Compliance and Rules Education at the University and cooperate fully with investigations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of Division I collegiate athletic training room experience.

All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Skills

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills, and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Benefits

• Three different medical plans, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits with up to a 10% employer contribution (5% nonelective employer contribution plus a dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%).
• 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation, and paid sick leave.
• Paid community service leave.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12 months per year.
• Onsite work model (Seattle). Hybrid work arrangements are not eligible for this role.