Hourly Athletic Trainer

Virginia Commonwealth University Division of Student Affairs Recreation & Well-Being Sport Clubs Hourly Athletic Trainer The hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-Being Department (RecWell) provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student participants in the sport club program, which encompasses approximately 27 clubs and 1,200 participants annually. This position will be primarily responsible for providing athletic training services and coverage to designated high-impact sport club home events. There will also be some available evening shifts in the athletic training clinic from 5:30pm-8:30pm throughout the week. This position will report directly to the Athletic Training Coordinator. Pay Rate $30/hour Position This position is hourly, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Hours will be determined based on event coverage needs for the week. The start date for this position is immediate. Specific Responsibilities Include Program Management (75%) Assist in providing athletic training services for the sportclub program, including providing on-site supervision and care for“high-risk” club practices and home events and providing weeklyoffice hours for scheduled or drop-in appointments for sport clubparticipants Assist with determining (with physician’s consultation) sportclub participant’s ability to return to play; develop and maintaincommunication with sport club coaches and/or club officers Assisting with coordinating all medical referrals for advanceddiagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuriesrequiring advanced medical care Maintain and manage records of sport club participantsevaluated Communicate frequently with the Athletic Training Coordinatorto review and discuss club practice and competition schedules toensure adequate coverage Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to thoseparticipating on high-impact sport club teams Risk Management (10%) Hold evening clinic hours for drop-in appointments Assist in injury prevention strategies to lower the risk ofsport-related injuries throughout the season General Administration (15%) Maintain professional skill sets and certifications asappropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreationprofessional Perform other duties as assigned Benefits This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications National certification through the NATA BOC (National AthleticTrainers Association Board of Certification) Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain prior to start date First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuercertification Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiaterecreation Ability to work evenings and weekends Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications are not specified in this posting. Contact Information Contact Name: Erica Zemites Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.