Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer assists in the management, coordination and administration of all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for all student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. The Athletic Trainer provides holistic health care, wellness education and counseling for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer assists in developing and monitoring policies and procedures regarding athletics related medical insurance, pre-participation physical examinations, medical services and related activities to ensure the University has a comprehensive health care plan for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer assists in managing mandated concussion management, sickle cell, drug testing, and acclimation to sport protocols, consistent with NCAA and East Coast Conference regulations. The Athletic Trainer has an essential role in the allocation of medical care resources to support a growing NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program for men's and women's intercollegiate sports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality injury/illness prevention and care for all student-athletes through recognition, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation efforts.
• Provides coverage during assigned team practices and home competitions. Serves as first responder by recognizing and evaluating injuries.
• Follows emergency protocols, coordinates arrangements for the student-athlete to receive competent medical care.
• Assists in managing appropriate medical records and reports related to participation physical examinations, medical updates, sickle cell testing, injuries and rehabilitation.
• Assists conducting concussion baseline testing, monitors concussion and return to play protocols.
• Consults team physician and physical therapists as needed.
• Works closely with the Associate AD for Sports Medicine, Sports Performance Coach and Aquatics Director implementing strength, agility and conditioning training of student-athletes.
• Assists managing athletic related insurance claims, protocols.
• Assists with operation of the athletic training room, including operation and care of all modalities, equipment and supplies used in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Prepares training supplies for home contests as well as away contests.
• Manages sports medicine coverage in the absence of the Associate AD for Sports medicine.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Masters degree preferred
• CPR/AED certification
• NATA certification
• District of Columbia Department of Health license

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.