Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of the rehabilitation of student athletes.
• Referrals to health services including counseling services.
• Assistance in examinations and screenings.
• Work with Beacon Orthopedics, TriHealth, and other health-care providers, and Xavier Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Service and other relevant entities to support student athletes.
• Weekly reporting of injuries to and other relevant parties.
• Assume responsibility for one team sport (Women’s Basketball), as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, which shall include attend all practices and competitions for the team sport; attend the Big East Championship and any additional tournament advancements for all sports for whom they have been assigned.
• Assist with sports medicine coverage of other Xavier Athletics events as scheduled.
• Perform a variety of specific medical techniques (dry needling, Graston technique, IV solutions).
• Oversee daily athletic training room operations under the direct supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine which include Exercise rehabilitation and therapy programs.
• Medical record keeping.
• Requisition, storage, distribution, and maintenance of supplies.
• Inventory and budget allocation.
• Make yearly purchase requests as directed.
• Track of supplies.
• Aid the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with:
• On-site testing and implementation of drug education.
• The annual Coaches’ Safety Training.
• Data monitoring (i.e., Kinexon, SWAY).
• The day-to-day care and oversight of the Training Room Pharmacy.
• Supervise Student Athletic Trainers assigned to the Xavier Sports Medicine Facilities:
• Assignments.
• Training.
• Teaching.
• Evaluating.
• Liaison to Clinical Coordinator for yearly in-service for Athletic Training Students.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program required.
• Current certification through the Board of Certification (BOC), or eligible to obtain certification.
• Current state athletic training license (Ohio), or eligible for licensure.
• Professional resecure CPR/AED Certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.