Athletic Trainer

At Performance Optimal Health, we empower people to live better by bridging the gap between education and action. We strive to better the lives of our clients, helping them achieve their health goals through the four pillars of optimal health: exercise, recovery, nutrition, and stress management. Our best-in-class team members collaborate closely and daily to coordinate a personalized strategy that meets each individual’s needs. The talent of our team members is directly tied to successful outcomes. We are a certified great place to work! Cornerstones Performance Optimal Health is driven by five main cornerstones that are ever present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we scale, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves. We care from the core We sweat the small stuff We are teachers & scholars We take ownership We huddle Key Areas of Ownership Performance Optimal Health is seeking qualified Athletic Trainers to: Provide on-field game coverage and injury management for Fairfield University Club Sports Provide rehabilitation services in the Athletic Training Room for Fairfield University Club Sports Injury tracking, documentation, referrals, and communication to key parties Develop and utilize emergency action plan Work collaboratively with the physical therapy team on-site at Fairfield University Fostering and developing community and physician relationships Functioning within POH locations during off-hours from Fairfield University to support client rehabilitation and rendering personal training/strength and conditioning services Monitors team practices, athletic equipment, sporting grounds, and helps ensure safe training and playing conditions Educates, instructs, and supervises athletes in the use of rehab equipment and exercises, providing daily counsel and treatment for injuries Clearly communicate cross-functionally about athletic injuries when & where appropriate Maintains medical records and forms for treatments given, completes injury or accident reports, and observes and assists the fitting of athletic or rehabilitative equipment Communicate athletic clearance (injury status) with coaches Stays informed and knowledgeable of developments in the sports medicine field, as well as changing governmental guidelines that may affect the sports medicine program’s guidelines and decision-making Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university CT licensee and current BOC certification in good standing Current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team Strong writing skills for communicating with stakeholders Computer literate, experience with data-entry a plus (Apple preferred) Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to read, write, and speak English Regular attendance and punctuality Ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints CSCS certification (preferred) Benefits at Full-Time Status Competitive Rate of Pay Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage 401K match Excellent growth potential within the organization Access to facilities at all locations Internal and External Discounts Collegial and Fun atmosphere This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Performance Optimal Health