Clinical Athletic Trainer

Location: Marietta, Ohio | Type: Full-time | Salary: $55,000-$58,000

About the role

Provide exceptional health care delivery to athletic programs by promoting holistic student-athlete success and experiences through prevention, evaluation, programming for rehabilitation, self-care, and wellness. Set athletic training clinic times and home event coverage allow for work/life balance of the staff.

Responsibilities

• Work in cooperation with the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the health care of the student-athletes, such as evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by the intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Provide onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.
• Complete electronic documentation of patient encounters into PyraMed (EMR).
• Execute medical care for student-athletes per sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
• Collaborate with campus partners and athletic department staff regarding the safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Provide medical care during open clinic times and home athletic events.
• Travel to away contests as determined by Head Athletic Trainer.

Professional Expectations

• Understand and fulfill job duties within the scope of the mission statement.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the College.
• Maintain professionalism in actions, communication, and behavior in every aspect of the position.
• Maintain Ohio licensure and certification for athletic training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or in a related field
• Certified athletic trainer
• Ohio OTPTAT Board Licensure (current or able to obtain prior to August 2025)
• Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/BLS

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient use of athletic training supplies and equipment, therapeutic modalities, computer, and software.
• Ability to manage several injuries at one time during an athletic event while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing professional care.
• Demonstrated teamwork mindset prioritizing the student athlete at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings dependent on the sporting event assigned. This could include cold/hot temperatures and rain or snow.
• Ability to lift a patient with assistance from coaches or other support staff.
• Occasional stretching, twisting, grasping, pulling, and other semi-strenuous activities while treating a student athlete.
• Ability to respond quickly to student's injuries during athletic events with the proper medical supplies and safety protection readily available.

About Marietta College

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology. At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.

Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles. More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For. The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.