Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879 Curry College is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors and over 70 minors and concentrations as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct athletic training services to the student-athletes and assistance for the athletic health administration for the Curry Colleges intercollegiate athletic training program.

Curry College is looking to hire multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers.

Essential Functions:

In accordance with the MA state Rules and Regulations Governing the practice of Athletic Training (259 CMR 4.00: Athletic Trainers) and the NATA Code of Ethics and BOC Standards of Professional Practice:

1. Under the direction of the team physician and head athletic trainer provide the medical services for injuries and illnesses incidental to student-athletes participation in intercollegiate athletics including but not limited to return to play decision-making;
2. Prevention evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries or illnesses including but not limited to concussion management;
3. Provides game and practice coverage including days nights weekend holiday and travel coverage;
4. Maintain appropriate record keeping and documentation;
5. Collaborate with physicians and other allied health professionals to deliver appropriate care and referrals to student-athletes;
6. Provide counseling education and testing to student-athletes coaches and parents regarding athletic injuries and illnesses;
7. Process insurance claims;
8. Recognize injuries and illnesses needing further medical attention and referring to appropriate providers;
9. Assist with the daily operations and maintenance of the athletic training facilities;
10. Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as assigned;
11. Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies;
12. Maintain certifications and licensure as required by the NATABOC and state of MA;
13. Engage in professional development and continuing education to maintain certification standards.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality parameters of operation professional protocols and individual privacy.
• Assist with the supervision and education of student employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

Essential Characteristics:

• Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
• Conducts oneself at all times in a professional manner demonstrating respect for the position colleagues and the Colleges best interest.
• Excellent time management organizational skills customer skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Analyzes and adjusts goals objectives and/or courses of action to meet needs in a changing environment. Recognizes when a situation calls for or could benefit from a different approach.
• Works effectively with others sharing relevant knowledge and information as needed. Teaming orientation effecting professional collaboration and focus meeting the prioritized agenda of the operation.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a sports related discipline accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Certified by the NATA BOC. MA State Athletic Training Licensure. Familiarity with NCAA governing rules. Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification at the Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or beyond.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a service- and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to function independently display strong attention to detail work under pressure meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight as requested.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to work on nights weekend and some holidays as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from a curriculum athletic training program.
• One to two years experience with athletic training coverage of ice hockey and football.

Salary Range:

$50000-$55000 over 10 months.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez Ed.D Vice President for Diversity Equity and Belonging Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator: Office 121 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: Email:

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

By submitting an application you are attesting the following:

I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed false statements omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.

I acknowledge and understand that the company is an at will employer. Therefore any employee (regular temporary or other type of category employee) may resign at any time just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time with or without cause with or without notice to the other party.

Required Experience:

Junior IC